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Photograph of Parker Dam, circa 1938-1940s
Date
1938 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Parker Dam on the Colorado River at the California-Arizona border, 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Parker Dam is commonly referred to as "the deepest dam in the world" because 73% of the dam's structural height is positioned below the original river bed. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of William French and John L. Manis inside Visitor's Bureau, circa 1950s
Date
1951 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of William French (left) standing next to John L. Manis inside of a Visitor's Bureau, presumably in Boulder City near Hoover Dam. The white sign above their heads reads: "Hoover Dam site as it appeared June 12, 1930." Note: The image itself is slightly worn, as indicated by the brown scratches across the face of the photograph.
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Postcard of Servive Bureau, Boulder City, circa 1932-1939
Date
1932 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of the Hoover Dam Service Bureau, formally known as Boulder Dam, and theatre.
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Photograph of man aquaplaning on Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
A shot of a man aquaplaning on Lake Mead, with the upstream face of Hoover Dam in the background.
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Photograph of wood pile, Boulder City (Nev.), approximately 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A wood pile near the construction of the Hoover Dam probably for the workers' dormitory construction.
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Photograph of Black Canyon, March 12, 1932
Date
1932-03-12
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at Black Canyon. The dam will be located just upstream from the foot bridge, at the bottom of the picture. Entrance to the upper portals of the diversion tunnels opposite the middle truck bridge. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of Boulder City Company Store, Boulder City (Nev.), April 6, 1932
Date
1932-04-06
Archival Collection
Description
Boulder City Company Store at night. This completely equipped store provided for the needs of the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) construction workmen.
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John D. Gieck interview, January 8, 1975: transcript
Date
1975-01-08
Archival Collection
Description
On January 8, 1975, collector James M. Greene interviewed John D. Gieck (born January 1st, 1902 in Belle, Missouri) at his home in Boulder City, Nevada. In this interview Mr. Gieck discusses his various career changes throughout his life, including the building of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). He also discusses living in Boulder City from its beginnings as a town.
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