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Slide of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of the start of construction on Hoover Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
The beginning of construction on Hoover Dam.
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Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Identifier
PH-00120
Abstract
The Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam depicts the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River near Las Vegas, Nevada from 1931 to 1934. The photographs primarily depict workers, construction equipment, and the progression of the dam's concrete structures. The photographs also depict construction of diversion tunnels, bridges, the gravel plant, the intake towers, and the concrete mixing plant.
Archival Collection
Photograph of hills near Hoover Dam, 1934
Date
1934
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of hills near the Hoover Dam, 1934.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Boulder Dam. The name was officially changed to Hoover Dam in 1947. Text from postcard: "Upstream face of Boulder Dam. Note roadway which connects Kingman, Arizona, and Boulder City, Nevada. Six Companies Inc. Photo."
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Slide of the Hoover Dam construction, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing the construction of Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, November 26, 1935
Date
1935-11-26
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam under construction in Black Canyon. Arizona and Nevada can be seen on either side of the dam in this picture. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa 1930s-1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A photographic postcard showing Hoover Dam at night.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam spillway, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
Looking up the spillway toward Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam under construction, 1934
Date
1934
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam under construction.
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