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Aerial photograph of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, circa 1934-1935
Date
1934 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Hoover Dam. Seaplane (probably a Consolidated PBY Catalina Model 28 flying boat) with registry NC 777 seen flying over Black Canyon.
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Slide of Winged Figures of the Republic statues and intake towers at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of automobiles on the road in front of the Winged Figures of the Republic statues at Hoover Dam. The tops of two intake towers are visible behind the road. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harold Ickes, and Key Pittman at Hoover Dam September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of President Roosevelt, his aide Harold Ickes, and Senator Key Pittman at Hoover Dam's dedication. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency showing Arizona inlay on the Zodiac Platform at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A close up view of the Arizona inlay on the Zodiac Platform at Hoover Dam.
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Film transparency showing Nevada inlay on the Zodiac Platform at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A close up view of the Nevada inlay on the Zodiac Platform at Hoover Dam.
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Film strip of Boulder City or Hoover Dam construction, image 015: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten inscription with image reads "Stiff leg [crane] - crane erected to pour Arizona intakes and this corner of the dam."
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Film strip of Boulder City or Hoover Dam construction, image 019: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Image of the Boulder Dam. A handwritten inscription reads, "Finished. "
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Photograph of men near large steel machinery, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Men go back to working on their tasks during the construction of the Hoover Dam. The large steel object behind them could possibly be a large train engine, evident by the tracks on the concrete floor.
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Photograph of Nevada powerhouse under construction, Hoover Dam, 1933-1934
Date
1933 to 1934
Archival Collection
Description
Nevada side of the powerhouse under construction, 1933-1934.
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Aerial photograph showing boxcar being lowered into Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1935
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Boulder Dam with open jet flow gates (outlet works) and a boxcar being lowered into the canyon. The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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