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Boulder Dam, undated
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Lake-Eglington Family Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00010
Collection Name: Lake-Eglington Family Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Collection Name: Lake-Eglington Family Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Archival Component
Photograph of the Hoover Dam, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Hoover Dam, upstream
Image
Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of Boulder Dam, later known as Hoover Dam, in Black Canyon, with Fortification Mountain lying in background. From this angle, intake towers can be seen sticking out of Lake Mead, along with the U-shaped power house at the base of the dam.
Image
Postcard showing downstream face of Hoover Dam at night, circa 1934-1935
Date
1934 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Text on bottom of postcard reads: "Night view of Boulder Dam- downstream face and highway on crest." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Boulder Dam from Elks' Point.
Image
Postcard for Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Boulder Dam Busy Correspondence Card.
Image
Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
This is a photograph of Hoover Dam. Its crest and intake towers are visible in the photograph. Hoover Dam was named as such in 1947, but was previously named the Boulder Dam. "3." is written in the bottom left corner of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Image
Boulder Dam, undated
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 20
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 20
Archival Component
Postcard of night view of Hoover Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Illustration of a night view of Boulder Dam, now known as Hoover Dam. Caption reads: "Boulder Dam at night, Colorado River." "U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo" is typed in the top left corner.
Image
Warren A. Bechtel Album of Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1978-06-15
Description
Pg.75 #3293 View from the Nevada Utility Tower of Boulder Dam, showing the Memorial Day exercises in connection with the unveiling of the plaque commemorating the men who gave their lives in the construction of Boulder Dam. May 30, 1935. Pg.75 #3287 On crest of Boulder Dam, looking toward the Nevada side, showing final pour in the slot, which practically completes the concrete in Boulder Dam. May 29, 1935. Pg.75 #3298 View of Boulder Dam, from the Nevada side. The road, towers, and parapets are completed. June 1, 1935. Pg.75 #3282 Looking upstream at No.6 Intake Tower Top. Note the method of lowering the trash tracks into their respective slots. May 27, 1935.