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Postcard of the inner powerhouse, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952
Date
1934 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
The Hoover Dam requires a lot of energy to keep it going; this postcard is showing the Nevada wing of the inside of the Hoover Dam powerhouse.
Image
Hoover Dam, 1967 August 08
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
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Collection Number: PH-00071
Collection Name: Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 10 (Restrictions apply)
Collection Name: Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 10 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Photograph of elevator at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of visitors standing near elevators, looking over the crest of Hoover Dam. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of people waiting in line to board Hoover Dam's visitors' elevators. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of spillway, Hoover Dam, July 24, 1934
Date
1934-07-24
Archival Collection
Description
Spillway on Arizona side of the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) construction site, showing steel gates in position. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A sunset at Hoover Dam.
Image
Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing the upstream face of Hoover Dam; intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead. Note: Boulder Dam was renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing the upstream face of Hoover Dam; intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead. Note: Boulder Dam was renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of upstream Hoover Dam, approximately 1932-1936
Date
1932 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the Hoover Dam construction site. The white, horizontal, building in the lower middle is the cooling system for the dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Photograph of a statue, Hoover Dam, approximately 1934-1936
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
One of The "Winged Figures of the Republic" statues. The winged figures are 30 feet high and located at the top of the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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