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Map of Colorado River Basin, 1928

Date

1928

Description

52 x 46 cm. "Map no. 23000." Shows reservoir sites, irrigated areas, power plants, power sites, dam sites, national parks or monuments, and diversion from basin. Colorado River Basin/Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation; John H. Pellen, chief draftsman. Original publisher: United States. Bureau of Reclamation.

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Clay Lynch oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01167

Abstract

Oral history interview with Clay Lynch conducted by Linda M. Trust on June 28, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Lynch discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from Illinois in July 1955, his education at the University of Pittsburgh, Nevada social welfare programs, and Las Vegas, Nevada casino showrooms. Lynch also briefly discusses his work as a United States Army engineer training officer, as well as a transportation engineering consultant and contractor for his company, Lynch Brothers.

Archival Collection

Architectural drawing of addition to pavilion at Zion National Park, Utah, elevations, sections and details, December 12, 1925

Date

1925-12-12

Description

Additions to pavilion building, Zion National Park, Utah. North and south exterior elevations, various interior elevations, numerous details, sections, plans and loading and stress diagrams for additions to the pavilion building at Zion National Park, Utah. Scales as shown. "Dr. by D.A.E., R.R.C., W.L.H. " "#15782-F. Sheet no. 6. Job no. 348. Date: 12/12/25." "Recommended by D.R. Hull per T.C. Unit, Landscape Eng. N.P.S. Approved by Stephen T. Mather, Director, N.P.S." "Rev. 1/11/26, 2/2/26, 3/2/26."
Site Name: Zion National Park (Utah)

Latest Drawing Revision: 1926-03-02

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Film transparency of businessmen, politicians, and engineers at Hoover Dam, June 6, 1933

Date

1933-06-06

Description

Black and white image of the group of men who witnessed the pouring of the first concrete in Hoover Dam proper. From left to right: H. J. Lawler, Director of Six Companies, Inc.; Walker R. Young, Construction Engineer, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; Frank T. Crowe, General Superintendent, Six Companies, Inc.; C. A. Shea, Director of Construction, Six Companies, Inc. W. A. Bechtel, President, Six Companies, Inc.; R. F. Walter, Chief Engineer, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; Theodore A. Walters, First Assistant Secretary of the Interior ; Ed Clark & C. P. Squires, members of the original Colorado River Commission. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Cost estimate of a five room railroad employee's cottage at Las Vegas (Nev.), July 1,1909

Date

1909-07-01

Archival Collection

Description

Typed, itemized estimate of costs for a five room cottage to be built within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. Document includes item description, material cost, labor cost and total costs for construction and freight. The railroad cottages were built by the Las Vegas Land and Water Company for employees of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad between 1909 and 1911.

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Cost estimate of a four room railroad employee's cottage at Las Vegas (Nev.), July 1, 1909

Date

1909-07-01

Archival Collection

Description

Typed, itemized estimate of costs for a four room cottage to be built within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. Document includes item description, material cost, labor cost and total costs for construction and freight. The railroad cottages were built by the Las Vegas Land and Water Company for employees of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad between 1909 and 1911.

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