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Postcard of water escaping valve, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

First burst of water that went through the valve house at Hoover Dam.

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Photograph of water being released downstream of Hoover Dam, 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

A downstream view of the Hoover Dam where you can see where the water is taken in and expelled to create power.

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Photograph of aerial view of lake waters against dam after construction, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

A black and white, aerial, oversized view of the Hoover Dam after construction and Lake Mead.

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Postcard of "upstream face" of Hoover Dam, 1943-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

A view from a post card of the upstream face of Hoover Dam when it look like it is very close to being full.

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Postcard of fishermen, Lake Mead (Nev.), 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

A black and white postcard displaying two men fishing on the beautiful waters of Lake Mead.

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Postcard of the Hoover Dam, 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

The postcard displays the downstream face of Hoover Dam with the view a little farther than other views.

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Postcard of a highway on Hoover Dam (Nev.), 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

Many cars on rolling on the highway on crest of Hoover Dam driving to and from Nevada and Arizona.

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Postcard of an observation point at Lake Mead, 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

A couple in the distance is sitting on the ledge looking at the lake from an observation point at Lake Mead.

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Photograph of construction visible from higher mountain perch, Hoover Dam, January 22, 1947

Date

1947-01-22

Description

A full aerial view of all of Hoover Dam's electrical units between the surrounding mountains.

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Photograph of construction of the Hoover Dam, June 10, 1935

Date

1935-06-10

Description

A side view of the construction of Boulder Dam. Written on the picture is the date of June 10, 1935.

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