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Photograph of canyon wall, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
View of canyon wall and beginning of diversion tunnel. Note on back: "Not taken by W. A. Davis. Photo probably taken by Frank, Six Co's. photographer; photo shows Nevada side. - W. A. Davis, 1992."
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Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
View looking out of diversion tunnel, diameter 56' or more, inside finish 50'. Note on back: "Tunel is on Nevada side. Tunnels had compressed air lines and electricity installed Marion electric steam shovel. - W. A. Davis, 1992."
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Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
View building the diversion tunnel. "Jumbo in place - trimming hole." W.A. Davis, 1992
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Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Constructing of diversion tunnels, upstream end. Setting up frames for trash racks. Note on back: "Upstream end of the diversion tunnel on Nevada side, probably No. 1 tunnel. - W. A. Davis, 1992."
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Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Diversion tunnel, partially finished with concrete liner. Tunnel pictured is over 1 mile long.
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Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, September 1, 1932
Date
1932-09-01
Archival Collection
Description
Diversion Tunnel No. 3 nearly completed. Sept. 1, 1932. "Asphalt visible on ceiling. Fill on Floor & rails have to be removed prior to use for water diversion. Tunnel is completed except for fill removal." W.A. Davis, 1992
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Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
View of Nevada side of lower diversion tunnel exits.
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Photograph of diversion tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Diverting the Colorado River on Arizona side, tunnel No. 3. Water tore out part of the face of diversion tunnel.
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Photograph of mule on rocks, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Mule on road to where power substation was being built, Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Note: "It took all day to get from boat launch to power substation. Took your lunch and a canteen. This spot is beside Hemenway Wash. - W. A. Davis, 1992."
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Photograph of substation site, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Building site of sub station. Air compressor on right; tripod w/large jackhammer, upper left, to drill holes. Note on back: "Air compressor used on railroad grade by Lewis Construction."
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