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Film transparency of outlet works at Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1933 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Hoover Dam outlet works from the side of the powerhouse. Note: Boulder Dam was renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of two men on a mountain, Hoover Dam, approximately 1930-1933
Date
1930 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Two men sit on a rock in the canyon near the Hoover Dam construction site. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of caterpillar tractor, Hoover Dam, March 28, 1932
Date
1932-03-28
Archival Collection
Description
Caterpillar tractors, equipped with bull-dozers, perform a multitude of tasks in connection with road building and the removal of blasted rock. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s-1940s
Date
1936 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard with the description "Reflections of Boulder Dam in Lake Mead" printed on it. The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Bureau of Reclamation cook shack, Hoover Dam, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Bureau of Reclamation cook shack on barge at Boulder (Hoover) Dam site. Written on the tent is: "Mid River cafe".
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Photograph of the Rotary Club, Hoover Dam, circa October 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Rotary Club members having lunch at Boulder Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of water pumps for Hoover Dam construction, circa 1931
Date
1931 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Water pumps for the Hoover Dam construction concrete plant, upper batch plant.
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Photograph of concrete pouring, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Close-up of concrete pouring during Hoover Dam construction at Black Canyon.
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Photograph of completed dam, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of the completed Hoover Dam and beginning of the formation of Lake Mead.
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Photograph of the decennial event, Hoover Dam, circa October 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
An image of two unidentified men in an auditorium during the Boulder Dam decennial event. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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