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Film transparency of high scalers working on Hoover Dam, August 15, 1932

Date

1932-08-15

Description

Black and white aerial image of several high scalers at work at the Hoover Dam construction site, specifically in the location for the Arizona-side intake towers. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of high scaling operations at the Hoover Dam site, circa early 1930s

Date

1930 to 1934

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of the high scaling operations at the Hoover Dam construction site. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of the upstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the upstream face of Boulder Dam. Freshly built, the dam had low water levels as it continued to be filled with water. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of penstock tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1937-1940

Date

1937 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

The view of a penstock tunnel located within the interior of Boulder Dam. Visitors of the dam stand above a bridge overlooking the tunnel. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of construction on downstream face of Hoover Dam, October 28, 1935

Date

1935-10-28

Archival Collection

Description

A view of the downstream face of Hoover Dam.

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Photograph of truck bridges during Hoover Dam construction, April 12, 1932

Date

1932-04-12

Description

Construction site for Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam. With the approach of the annual spring rise in the river, the temporary truck bridge shown on the right has been abandoned. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Postcard of the Arizona Spillway and Highway Bridge, Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s

Date

1934 to 1940

Description

Color image showing an artist's rendering of the Arizona Spillway and Highway Bridge at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Boulder (Hoover) Dam, image 001: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1942 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Boulder Dam under construction

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Boulder (Hoover) Dam, image 002: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1942 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Discharge of water from outlet works, Boulder Dam.

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Early construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photgraphic print

Date

1933-12-01

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

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