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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a Boulder Dam postcard that includes multiple photos with captions. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a Boulder Dam postcard that includes multiple photos with captions. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Postcard of the Hoover Dam being constructed, Hoover Dam, 1934-1952
Date
1934 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
Form K, a group of construction workers, were the first to reach top of Boulder Dam while being built.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa 1932 - 1933
Date
1932 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing excavation work on Boulder Dam at night. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam
Identifier
PH-00120
Abstract
The Burrell C. Lawton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam depicts the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam on the Colorado River near Las Vegas, Nevada from 1931 to 1934. The photographs primarily depict workers, construction equipment, and the progression of the dam's concrete structures. The photographs also depict construction of diversion tunnels, bridges, the gravel plant, the intake towers, and the concrete mixing plant.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the Hoover Dam decennial, October 1946
Date
1946
Archival Collection
Description
An image of unidentified men standing in the lookout well during the Boulder Dam decennial event. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Mrs. Bossemeyer, Mrs. Cremer, Mr. Wirth, and Mr. Cremer (identified from left to right), on Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) trip: photographic negative, 1936 August 08
Level of Description
Item
Archival Collection
United States National Park Service Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00189
Collection Name: United States National Park Service Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box SH-025
Collection Name: United States National Park Service Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box SH-025
Archival Component
Postcard of Hoover Dam and diversion tunnels, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Illustration of the construction of Boulder Dam, later called Hoover Dam. Caption reads: "Boulder Dam and lower portals of diversion tunnels. Colorado River."
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Postcard from the Hoover Dam, 1936-1947
Date
1936 to 1947
Archival Collection
Description
An illustrated postcard from the Hoover Dam that reads: "Greetings from Hoover (Boulder) Dam."
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of water pouring out from the outlet works at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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