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Photograph of spillway, Hoover Dam, June 10, 1933
Date
1933-06-10
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of an aerial view looking upstream through the Nevada spillway. At the left are two panels of the overflow weir under construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of power plant, Hoover Dam, April 12, 1938
Date
1938-04-12
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam and its power plant at night, as seen from the lower portal road at the dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. Automobiles are visible in an observation area, and some of the electric transmission towers are visible in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. The dam's power plant, outlet works and diversion tunnel portals are visible in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of Winged Figures of the Republic statues and intake towers at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of automobiles on the road in front of the Winged Figures of the Republic statues at Hoover Dam. The tops of two intake towers are visible behind the road. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the unveiling of the memorial plaque, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a man standing atop a wooden platform as he presents a speech for the unveiling of the memorial plaque at Boulder Dam. Positioned behind the man are seated spectators of the event, as well as the curtain-covered memorial plaque.
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The Overland, menu
Date
1870 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Note: Cover has illustration showing height of "proposed Boulder Canyon Dam" in Black Canyon on the Colorado River, as compared to the Woolworth Building in New York City. Back cover has "Some Interesting Facts About Las Vegas, Nevada," including information about the proposed Boulder Dam, and which states that the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is "just a few doors north of this cafe." Restaurant: The Overland Location: Fremont St., Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Photograph of excavation activities at the bed of Hoover Dam, 1932-1933
Date
1932 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of excavation activities at the bed of Hoover Dam. High scalers can be seen displaying their clinging skills on the walls of the Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of construction of the Hoover Dam, October 18, 1932
Date
1932-10-18
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing dynamite blasts being fired simultaneously for the locations of the Arizona (left) and Nevada (right) intake towers at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of look out point at Hoover Dam, April 1, 1932
Date
1932-04-01
Archival Collection
Description
Look-out point at Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam, where hundreds of visitors daily view the spectacular panorama of construction spread out before them. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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