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Postcard of Hoover Dam construction, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Illustration of Boulder Dam, later called Hoover Dam, construction. Caption reads: "A close-up, showing construction detail, Boulder Dam, Colorado River."
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Postcard of Hoover Dam at night, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Hand-painted postcard showing an upstream view of Boulder (Hoover) Dam. Text on front of postcard: "Boulder Dam at Night"; Text on back of postcard: "Boulder Dam is the highest in the world, rises 727 feet above bed rock. It is 650 feet thick at the base, and the 45 foot crest forms a highway bridge from wall to wall of the gorge, 1180 feet in length, connecting transcontinental traffic arteries between Kingman, Arizona and Boulder City, Nevada. The view of the Dam at night is a most impressive spectacle."
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the upstream face and intake towers of Hoover Dam. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the upstream face and intake towers of Hoover Dam. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the upstream face and intake towers of Hoover Dam. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the upstream face and intake towers of Hoover Dam. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Nevada side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Arizona side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1936-1940
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Hoover Dam after construction finished. Written on top of photo: "B.D.R.A. NEV. 4.36 348." Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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