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Film strip of Boulder City or Hoover Dam construction, image 004: photographic print
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
This photograph has three images. The first one, (0272_0014) reads, "Train load of gravel coming in three shay engines used for this load. Gravel comes from downstream of Boulder Canyon," as a handwritten inscription. The second one (0272_0015) that's upside down reads "March 9, 1934. New Union Pacific Train arrives at Boulder Dam." The third one (0272_0016) that's vertical shows the top workings on Boulder Dam from NV rim of Black Canyon (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo). It reads, "Top of dam about one form wide, everyone getting in each others way. '(0)' shows how much the slant of the dam has shortened the pours - form raisers have this one in place, waiting for carpenters to build the short side panels. (x) points out upstream face panels - form raisers nightmare, water soaked and patched up, very leery of climbing out, and straddling that lower 2x6 and start unbolting the panel. Notice the hand rails on other panels, but nothing to protect you from walking off the most thrilling fall of your life. Reeves often would (when we were safely out of sight, sitting astride a 2x6) he would sling out a bolt, and wait that long, long minute before it hit bottom. And say, 'Boy,' I'd hate to fall that far.' To be continued."
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Hoover Dam tunnel construction site. There are four visible bridges over the Colorado River. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam's downstream face and intake towers from the lookout point on the Nevada side. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Nevada side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Nevada side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Nevada side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Arizona side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Aerial photograph of Parker Dam, circa 1938-1940s
Date
1938 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Parker Dam on the Colorado River at the California-Arizona border, 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of boat landing, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Schwartz boat landing, 3 miles upstream from Hoover Dam. Also served as Cashman landing. Note: ""Bldg. is Boulder Dam Terminal, Boulder Grand Canyon Navigation Co.""
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Postcard of the Visitors' Gallery, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952
Date
1934 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard displaying the Visitors' Gallery within Boulder Dam leading from elevator shaft to power house. The people are gathered at the end of the hallway ready to move on to the next part of their tour.
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