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Postcard of Hoover Dam spillway, circa 1935-1936

Date

1935 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

Text on bottom of image reads: "Spillway at Boulder Dam- big enough to float a battleship." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Photograph of Rotary Club at Hoover Dam, October 1946

Date

1946-10

Archival Collection

Description

An image of Rotary Club members standing on the Nevada viewpoint at Boulder Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

Caption on postcard reads: "Boulder Dam from above the Arizona spillway." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Postcard showing Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

Caption on postcard reads: "Boulder Dam as seen from the Arizona side." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Postcard of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa 1934-1935

Date

1934 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

Retouched photographic postcard showing Hoover (Boulder) Dam.

Image

Photograph of the Hoover Dam, 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

Hoover Dam, upstream

Image

Photograph of the decennial event, Hoover Dam, October 1946

Date

1946

Archival Collection

Description

An image of two unidentified men shaking hands during the decennial ceremony in an auditorium at Boulder Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Photograph of Hoover Dam interior, 1935-1940

Date

1935 to 1940

Description

Interior of Hoover Dam. It was originally called the Boulder Dam, but renamed in 1947 as the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

Image

Postcard of elevator at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing a street view of the visitors' elevator tower and Hoover Dam's crest. Caption on right side of image reads: Visitors elevator tower and crest of Boulder Dam. Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Hoover Dam photographs, approximately 1928 to 1961

Level of Description

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
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component