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

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of expelled water creating a rainbow mist over the Colorado River on the downstream side of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of canyon blasts, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s

Date

1930 to 1933

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image showing a river-level view of canyon blasting in Black Canyon at the site of Hoover Dam construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of Hoover Dam's upstream side, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of Hoover Dam's crest and a sailboat on Lake Mead, as seen from the Nevada upstream side of the dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of mud deposit, Hoover Dam, March 14, 1939

Date

1939-03-14

Description

Black and white image of a mud deposit at Hoover Dam. This site can be seen at mile 257, and a member of the survey crew displays a representative sample of one of the mud cubes formed to show the depth of the crevices. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of power plant, Hoover Dam, March 21, 1984

Date

1984-03-21

Description

Black and white aerial view of Hoover Dam and its power plant. Lake Mead in visible in the background.

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Photograph of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1947

Date

1935 to 1947

Archival Collection

Description

Picture of the upstream face of Hoover Dam. The dam intake towers and a sailboat are visible.

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Photograph of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1950

Date

1935 to 1950

Archival Collection

Description

Picture of the upstream face of Hoover Dam. The dam intake towers and a sailboat are visible.

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Photograph of open valves at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936

Date

1935 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

A view from the Nevada side of open valves at Hoover Dam outlet works.

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Photograph of open valves at Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1936

Date

1934 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

A view from the Arizona side of open valves at Hoover Dam outlet works.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam spillway and bridge, circa 1935-1936

Date

1935 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

View from under the spillway bridge of Hoover Dam. A man is standing on the bridge.

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