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Slide of the 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, showing the power plant, outlet works and diversion tunnel portals 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, showing the power plant, outlet works and diversion tunnel portals in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Postcard of water escaping valve, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952
Date
1934 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
First burst of water that went through the valve house at Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Memorial Day, Hoover Dam, May 30, 1937
Date
1937-05-30
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of crowds waiting to visit the Hoover Dam power plant on Memorial Day in 1937. Many people are holding tickets ready for the guide to collect. The roof of the cashier's booth is visible beyond the awning. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of a corridor inside of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
A view looking down a tourist corridor inside of the Hoover Dam.
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Postcard of burro near Hoover Dam, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A burro and an unidentified man standing on rocks near Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of spillway on the Arizona side of Hoover Dam, March 5, 2009
Date
2009-03-05
Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notes: "Arizona spillway, Hoover Dam, March 5, 2009."
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Photograph of Black Canyon, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white aerial view of Black Canyon at Hoover Dam construction site. There are four visible bridges going over the Colorado River. 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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