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Photograph of the Hoover Dam construction site, August 1, 1932
Date
1932-08-01
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing an upstream view of Black Canyon from the Hoover Dam construction site. In the distance, Fortification Hill can be seen along with tunnel lining forms near the inlet portals of the Nevada diversion tunnels. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a Hoover Dam blueprint, circa 1930-1935
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of blueprint showing the general layout of Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of a blast during the construction of Hoover Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Blast at Hoover Dam site near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam at night, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Description on front of image: "The Great White Way of Hoover Dam, Oakes."
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Hoover Dam's upstream face and intake towers from the Arizona side.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An artistic rendering of the illuminated roadway and intake towers of Hoover Dam at night.
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Photograph of a man operating machinery at Hoover Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified man operating machinery at Hoover Dam site near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the top of Hoover Dam; from this angle, intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1950s
Date
1953 to 1956
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the top of Hoover Dam; from this angle, intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the top of Hoover Dam; from this angle, intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead.
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