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Photograph of the Capricorn zodiac sign inset, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Capricorn zodiac sign inset in the statue flooring at Hoover Dam on the day of the dam's dedication.
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Photograph of the Cancer zodiac sign inset, Hoover Dam, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Cancer zodiac sign inset in the statue flooring at Hoover Dam on the day of the dam's dedication.
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Photograph of spectators near the edge of a cliff, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Men, women, and children are standing near the cliff's edge, looking down at the Hoover Dam construction.
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Photograph of people viewing the Hoover Dam construction site, circa 1931-1934
Date
1931 to 1934
Archival Collection
Description
Construction on the Hoover Dam along the Colorado River. Two penstock frames are seen in the background.
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Film transparency showing a marching band at Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A photograph of a marching band performing at a Boulder City Rotary Club event at Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam ceremony, Boulder City, Nevada, October 25, 1946
Date
1946-10-25
Archival Collection
Description
Part of the ceremonies during Hoover Dam Decennial of power production, Oct. 25, 1946.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam and surrounding area, Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Hoover Dam and vicinity by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. Lake Mead sits below the dam, and the Colorado River stops above. Photo by Bureau of Reclamation Boulder Canyon Project Boulder City, Nevada.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam worker beside the Colorado River, circa 1931
Date
1931 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Hoover Dam worker and an Ingersoll Rand electric generator beside the Colorado River looking Northwest towards the Hemenway Wash.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 4-18-31
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Photograph of a party held by the Young Presidents' Organization at Hoover Dam, March 9, 1971
Date
1971-03-09
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a party at the Hoover Dam powerhouse. The Young Presidents' Organization arranged a party for nearly 1,000 people that was held on the powerhouse roof of Hoover Dam. The visitors, all wearing hard hats, were the first to use this setting. This group photo includes Ellis L. Armstrong, Dick Woodward, and Frank Lord.
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Film transparency showing spillways and intake towers at Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Hoover Dam's spillways and intake towers. Note: Boulder Dam was renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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