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Photograph of a rock blast, Hoover Dam, March 28, 1932
Date
1932-03-28
Archival Collection
Description
Blast in scaling down the canyon walls for construction of the intake towers of the Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam. Photo taken from the river-level looking downstream. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa 1930s - 1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of a small boat sailing on the upstream face of Hoover Dam, previously known as Boulder Dam, in Black Canyon. Transcribed onto the top border of the image: "Upstream Face And Intake Towers, Boulder Dam."
Image
Film transparency of Hoover Dam's crest, circa early 1930s
Date
1933 to 1934
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam's crest and intake towers as seen from the Nevada upstream side. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Postcard showing the upstream face of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the upstream face of the newly completed Hoover Dam, intake towers, and rising waters of Lake Mead. Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Postcard of lookout point at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of people peering over the lookout point on the Nevada side of Hoover Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Film transparency of Hoover Dam construction, circa 1931-1933
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a view down a Hoover Dam tunnel during construction; an unidentified man is sitting on a truck on the far end. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of gravel plant, Hoover Dam, March 19, 1932
Date
1932-03-19
Archival Collection
Description
30 cubic yard side dump car from the gravel pits dumping into depressed track hopper at the gravel plant for the construction of Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Passage through Hoover Dam, 1934 January
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00022
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Archival Component
Power plants at Hoover Dam, 1934 January
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00022
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 04
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 04
Archival Component
Hills near Hoover Dam, 1934 January
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00022
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 04
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 04
Archival Component