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Film strip of individuals or Hoover Dam construction, image 004: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Barbara and John Kizziar Photograph Collection

Description

This photograph has three images. The first one (0272_0029) reads, "First big blast in canyon." The second one (0272_0030) reads, "The long straight road between Las Vegas and Boulder City," and shows a photograph of Boulder Highway. The third image (0272_0031) is of J.B. Morrison "Georgia" and the photograph reads, "Pal and co-worker, we have shared our hardships, our fun, from the beginning of our time on Boulder Dam," as a handwritten inscription.

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Photograph of Snackateria ribbon cutting at Hoover Dam, Boulder City (Nev.), circa 1975

Date

1974 to 1976

Archival Collection

Dorothy Dorothy Photograph Collection

Description

Ribbon cutting to Hoover Dam Snackateria by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. People in the photograph are unidentified. The man cutting the ribbon is blind. Inscription with photo reads: "Cutting the ribbon at Boulder Dam of the opening of the Blind Snack. The plaque over the Fountain has the names of the members who worked for several years to untangle the red tape of hte government to give a blind family a self-supporting job." [Identified by Dorothy Dorothy 11-1-84] Site Name: Snackateria

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Glenn Davis Photograph Collection

PH-00020

Abstract

The Glenn Davis Photograph Collection (approximately 1914-1960) depicts life in Southern Nevada and the American Southwest. The images were created or collected by Las Vegas photographer Glenn Davis and include images of the construction on the Hoover Dam (formerly known as the Boulder Dam), landscapes, gaming, and residents of the region.

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Film transparency of an airport and a Trans World Airlines terminal, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Archival Collection

L. F. Manis Photograph Collection

Description

The view of an unnamed airport with a crowd of people gathered outside of the Trans World Airlines (TWA) hangar in Boulder City, Nevada. One of America's oldest International Air Carriers (INAC) that was popular during the twentieth century, the Trans World Airlines was aided by aviator Charles Lindbergh in mapping out the company's early air routes, and so in the 1930s Trans World Airlines was also known as "The Lindbergh Line." Transcribed across the ground sign in front of the crowd: "Fly over Boulder Dam, Lake Mead."

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The Gateway to Las Vegas from Boulder City, image 002: photographic print

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Alicia Lawrence Photograph Collection

Description

Fremont Street decorated for Helldorado celebration, 1930's (This photo gives an excellent close-up of the "Welcome to Las Vegas: the gateway to Boulder Dam" arch). Inscription with the image reads, "The arch was built to welcome Sectratary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur to Las Vegas. He came to town for the ceremony of driving to the silver spike for the railroad branch from Las Vegas to Boulder City, September 17, 1930. Governor Balzar declared to carry spectators and notables to Braken, juction 7 miles south of Las Vegas on the SLC-LA line. "

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Postcard back, Boulder City (Nev.), November 25, 1937

Date

1937-11-25

Description

The back of the stamped postcard, received November 25, 1937 at 2 p.m.

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Slide of cover wagons used during the construction phase of Hoover Dam, Boulder City, Nevada, January 7, 1932

Date

1932-01-07

Archival Collection

Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada

Description

Black and white image of men standing next to"cover wagons" in Boulder City. Nine cover wagons, each having a capacity of 48 men, were used to transport workmen from Boulder City to Black Canyon for the construction of the Hoover Dam. These buses were canvas-covered with side curtains that could be raised during hot weather. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of the construction phase of Hoover Dam, November 18, 1931

Date

1931-11-18

Archival Collection

Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada

Description

Black and white image of the construction phase of the Boulder Canyon Project, also known as Hoover Dam. This image features the first round of drilling to enlarge the upper portal of diversion tunnel No. 2. The welded steel "Jumbo Rig" mounted on the truck has 25 air drills on it. The swing shift crew standing next to the rig prepare for work. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of group at Snackateria at Hoover Dam, Boulder City (Nev.), circa 1975

Date

1974 to 1976

Archival Collection

Dorothy Dorothy Photograph Collection

Description

Hoover Dam group photo at the Snackateria. Identified from left to right, standing in back row: 1. Unknown, 2. Unknown, 3. Lola Adams, 4. L.J. Hudlow, Boulder Canyon Project Manager, Hoover Dam, 5. Unknown, 6. Audrey Bascon Talt, Manager of Blind Center, 7. Unknown, 8. Unknown, 9. Unknown, 10. James Huchingson, Regional Administrative Officer. Children in the front row are unknown. Inscription with photo reads: "The group of blind and 'seers' who were at opening of Snackateria at Boulder Dam." [Identified by Dorothy Dorothy 11-1-84] Site Name: Snackateria

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United States National Park Service Photograph Collection

PH-00189

Abstract

The United States National Park Service Photograph Collection is comprised of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives from approximately 1925 to 1950. Images include construction and remediation projects in Boulder City, Nevada; including Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the surrounding recreation area. Also included are images of the Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada and Fort Churchill in Lyon County, Nevada; construction of tourist facilities at the Valley of Fire in southern Nevada; and landscapes taken along the Colorado River in Arizona and Utah.

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