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Slide of aerial view of Hoover Dam spillway, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an aerial view of people on the bridge overlooking one of the Hoover Dam spillways and the surrounding area in Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Hoover Dam spillway, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of water flowing over one of the Hoover Dam spillways. Electric transmission towers in Black Canyon are visible in the background, and automobiles are parked in an observation area in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of the top of Hoover Dam and intake towers, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of automobiles on the road over the top of the face of Hoover Dam. Two of the intake towers and one of the spillways are visible in the background. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of electric transmission towers in Black Canyon angled over the downstream side of Hoover Dam. The intake towers and traffic on the road over the dam face are visible. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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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 observation point at Lake Mead, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of visitors and parked cars near the Dr. Elwood Mead dedication plaque located at Lakeview Point, Lake Mead. The original home of the plaque, the viewing point provides visitors with a unique sight of the lake from the reservoir's outskirts.
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Slide of the Sands Hotel sign, Las Vegas, circa 1950s-1960s
Date
1952 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an exterior view of the Sands Hotel and Casino. Performances by Frank Sinatra and Joey Bishop are advertised on the marquee.
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Slide of the New Frontier, Las Vegas, circa 1950s-1960s
Date
1955 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing an exterior view of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino. Performances by the Will Mastin Trio and Sammy Davis, Jr. are advertised on the marquee.
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Postcard showing visitors' elevator at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s-1940s
Date
1936 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A view of visitors boarding an elevator on "[the] Highway on crest of Boulder Dam, with elevator tower where visitors are conducted by guides to powerhouse." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph showing the downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Hoover Dam, as seen from the Arizona side; an unidentified man is standing beside a car in the foreground, looking toward the dam.
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