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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a bird's eye view of Hoover Dam and vehicles on its crest from the Arizona side. The name was officially changed from Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Hoover Dam photographs, approximately 1928 to 1961
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Series
Scope and Contents
The Hoover Dam photographs depict the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River from approximately 1928 to 1961. The photographs depict its construction and surrounding areas, including the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Boulder Canyon, Boulder Highway, and Boulder City, Nevada. The photographs also depict construction crews, machinery, and the completed dam. The items described include photographic prints and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.
Archival Collection
Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00265
Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Collection Name: Elton and Madelaine Garrett Photograph and Architectural Drawing Collection
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Archival Component
Photograph of the Boulder Dam Power Decennial plaque, October 25, 1946
Date
1946-10-25
Archival Collection
Description
The face of the Boulder Dam Power Decennial plaque, which was made for the ten year anniversary of Boulder Dam, renamed Hoover Dam in 1947. Depicted on the sign is an outline of the downstream face of the Hoover Dam, along with outlines of the state seals of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Transcribed across the sign: "Boulder Dam, Power Decennial. Flood Control - Irrigation - Power. Saluting Boulder Dam On Its Tenth Year Of Commercial Power Production. 1936-1946. Honoring The People Of The Colorado River Basin States. Whose initiative brought forth Boulder Dam, making possible: The maximum utilization of the water resources of this great river system; The prevention of floods; The conservation of water; The availability of hydroelectric energy to a wide area."
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Postcard of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A painted photo depicting Lake Mead and Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Text on front of post card: "Lake Mead in Black Canyon, Boulder Dam", "Boulder Canyon Project of the Business of Reclamation"; Text on back of post card: "Lake Mead is quite narrow, just above Boulder Dam, yet more than 500 feet deep, where it is confined between the somber cliffs of Black Canyon gorge. Beyond the gorge the waters spread extensively over the desert valleys to form a vast lake 115 miles in length, with a shoreline of more than 550 miles - the largest man-made lake in the world. Comfortable cruisers make regular scheduled excursions on Lake Mead."
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Warren A. Bechtel Album of Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1974-09-26
Description
Pg.16 #2468 Upstream face of Boulder Dam. Dec. 27th, 1933. Pg.16 #2474 Downstream face of Boulder Dam. Dec. 27th, 1933. Pg.16 #2466 Boulder Dam. View taken looking upstream. Dec. 27th, 1933.
Photograph of a man speaking, Hoover Dam, October, 1946
Date
1946-10
Archival Collection
Description
An image of an unidentified man speaking at the Boulder Dam decennial event. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, August 22, 1933
Date
1933-08-22
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) under construction. "Boulder Dam, looking upstream August 22, 1933 2239" is written at the bottom of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, August 31, 1933
Date
1933-08-31
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) under construction. "Boulder Dam, looking upstream August 31, 1933 2345" is written at the bottom of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, September 15, 1933
Date
1933-09-15
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) under construction. "Boulder Dam, looking upstream September 15, 1933 2355" is written at the bottom of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, September 22, 1933
Date
1933-09-22
Archival Collection
Description
Looking upstream at the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) under construction. "Boulder Dam, looking upstream September 22, 1933 2361" is written at the bottom of the photograph. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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