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Film transparency of the Hoover Dam intake towers, Lake Mead, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Boulder Dam intake towers in the newly impounded Lake Mead, as seen from the Nevada side. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of the Hoover Dam intake towers, Lake Mead, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Boulder Dam intake towers in the newly impounded Lake Mead, as seen from the Nevada side. Power lines originating from the dam are visible on the mountains in the background. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of the upstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the upstream face of Boulder Dam. Freshly built, the dam had low water levels as it continued to be filled with water. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of the bridge over the Arizona spillway, Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a lone car on a bridge located over the Arizona spillway near Boulder Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of power generators at Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An interior view of Boulder Dam's powerhouse; an unidentified man stands in front of one of the newly completed power generators. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of the interior of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1937 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the interior of Boulder Dam, as seen from a visitor viewpoint platform; a man leans against the railing, looking down at power generators below. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of penstock tunnel, Hoover Dam, circa 1937-1940
Date
1937 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
The view of a penstock tunnel located within the interior of Boulder Dam. Visitors of the dam stand above a bridge overlooking the tunnel. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Franklin D. Roosevelt in his car, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of President Roosevelt in his car en route to the dedication of Boulder Dam (officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947).
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Film transparency of Franklin D. Roosevelt giving a speech at Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of President Franklin D. Roosevelt giving a speech to a crowd at the Boulder Dam dedication ceremony (officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947).
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Film transparency of the Rotary Club at a luncheon, Hoover Dam, October 1946
Date
1946-10
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Boulder City Rotary Club members sitting at a table at a luncheon held near Boulder Dam (officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947).
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