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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 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 Hoover Dam generators, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of hydroelectric generators inside the powerhouse at Hoover Dam. A man standing next to one of the generators shows their scale. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Earl Brothers fishing from a seaplane on Lake Mead, circa 1945-1950
Date
1945 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Earl Brothers, who established the Boulder Dam Tourist Service Bureau in 1933, is seen fishing from a seaplane on Lake Mead. Another unidentified man is sitting inside the seaplane.
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Photograph of downtown Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-late 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
View of downtown Boulder City from corner of Arizona Street and Nevada Highway, showing Boulder Cafe, Boulder Dam Hotel, and Boulder Theatre. Automobiles are parked along the street.
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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 warehouses and machine shops, Hoover Dam, March 11, 1932
Date
1932-03-11
Archival Collection
Description
Machine shop and warehouse group of buildings, surrounded by material storage yards. Used for Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam, construction. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of water beling released into the reservoir, Hoover Dam, December 20, 1936
Date
1936-12-20
Archival Collection
Description
Boulder Dam, December 20, 1936. Water is being released from the dam itself into the reservoir below on the Colorado-River-side of the dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Slide of a penstock pipe, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of two men standing in front of penstock tunnel piping 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 downstream side, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a man looking at Hoover Dam's downstream face and the outlet works in the walls of Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of wall, Hoover Dam (Nev.), December 11, 1936
Date
1936-12-11
Archival Collection
Description
Colorado River, Lake Mead. Stone wall built by CCC enrollees at Observation Point. Boulder Dam Recreation Area. Memorial to Dr. Mead in right center. 12/11/36. (with neg.) Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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