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Photograph of the construction phase of Hoover Dam, March 26, 1935

Date

1935-03-26

Description

Black and white image of the construction phase of Hoover Dam. The metal framework seen at the base of the dam will later become the dam's powerhouse. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Photograph of generator construction at Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s

Date

1933 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

An image of an interior view of the Hoover Dam powerhouse under construction. Caption on bottom of image reads: "Interior of power house. Boulder Dam. Nevada." Boulder Dam was renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of construction equipment, Hoover Dam, March 23, 1932

Date

1932-03-23

Description

Gantry Crane transporting 4 cubic yard Rex motor mixers in pouring tunnel lining during the construction of Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

Image

Photograph of temporary cable-way, Hoover Dam, April 1, 1932

Date

1932-04-01

Description

Temporary cable-way spanning the Colorado River, near Look-Out Point, providing access to the Arizona Spillway operations during construction of the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

Image

Photograph of dam construction, Hoover Dam, April 11, 1932

Date

1932-04-11

Description

Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) construction. Trucks hauling 2-cubic-yard buckets, bringing concrete from the mixing plant for invert lining. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Photograph of Black Canyon, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s

Date

1931 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of Black Canyon from the bottom at site of Hoover Dam construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Slide of aerial view of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing an aerial view of Hoover Dam and part of Lake Mead in Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam including the powerhouse and one of the diversion tunnel portals. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of Hoover Dam's downstream face, circa early 1930s

Date

1933 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of Hoover Dam's construction as viewed from its downstream side. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Slide of the Hoover Dam spillway, circa mid 1930s-1940s

Date

1934 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of a Hoover Dam spillway, as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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