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Slide of canyon blasts, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing a river-level view of canyon blasting in Black Canyon at the site of Hoover Dam construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Hoover Dam's upstream side, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam's crest and a sailboat on Lake Mead, as seen from the Nevada upstream side of the dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of mud deposit, Hoover Dam, March 14, 1939
Date
1939-03-14
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a mud deposit at Hoover Dam. This site can be seen at mile 257, and a member of the survey crew displays a representative sample of one of the mud cubes formed to show the depth of the crevices. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of power plant, Hoover Dam, March 21, 1984
Date
1984-03-21
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white aerial view of Hoover Dam and its power plant. Lake Mead in visible in the background.
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Photograph of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1947
Date
1935 to 1947
Archival Collection
Description
Picture of the upstream face of Hoover Dam. The dam intake towers and a sailboat are visible.
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Photograph of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Picture of the upstream face of Hoover Dam. The dam intake towers and a sailboat are visible.
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Photograph of open valves at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view from the Nevada side of open valves at Hoover Dam outlet works.
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Photograph of open valves at Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1936
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view from the Arizona side of open valves at Hoover Dam outlet works.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam spillway and bridge, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
View from under the spillway bridge of Hoover Dam. A man is standing on the bridge.
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Photograph of open valves at Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1936
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A view from the Arizona side of open valves at Hoover Dam outlet works.
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