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Photograph of Hoover Dam worker beside the Colorado River, circa 1931
Date
1931 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Hoover Dam worker and an Ingersoll Rand electric generator beside the Colorado River looking Northwest towards the Hemenway Wash.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 4-18-31
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Photograph of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
A boat on Lake Mead under sunshine at Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of the unveiling of the memorial plaque, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the memorial plaque after it was unveiled at Boulder Dam. Spectators of the event gathered beneath the plaque commemorating the 96 men who had died during the construction of the dam. Transcribed across the center of the plaque: "They died to make the desert bloom." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of boats used in construction phase of Hoover Dam, January 10, 1932
Date
1932-01-10
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of boats used to transport men, powder, and supplies up and down the Colorado River in Black Canyon during the construction phase of the Boulder Canyon Project, better known as Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of the Hoover Dam, outside of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1936-1940
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
A color slide of a crowded lookout to view the Hoover Dam outside of Boulder City, Nevada.
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Film transparency of a sailboat near Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s-1950s
Date
1936 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of a sailboat on Lake Mead near the upstream face of Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of a police observation booth on the Nevada side of Hoover Dam, March 5, 2009
Date
2009-03-05
Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notes: "Police observation booth, Nevada side of Hoover Dam, March 5, 2009."
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Photograph of Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Hoover Dam, September 23, 1932
Date
1932-09-23
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Secretary of the Interior, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, on a tour of inspection at Hoover Dam. It was under Dr. Wilbur's supervision that the Boulder Canyon Project was commenced. In the background the concrete form used in lining the 50-foot diversion tunnels at the outlet portal of Diversion Tunnel No. 2 can be seen. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency showing aerial view near Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1934
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an aerial view of the area near Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph the Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes performing at Hoover Dam, 1957
Date
1957
Archival Collection
Description
The Las Vegas High Rhythmettes dancing on the top of Hoover Dam.
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