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Photograph of the construction phase of Hoover Dam, March 26, 1935
Date
1935-03-26
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the construction phase of Hoover Dam. The metal framework seen at the base of the dam will later become the dam's powerhouse. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the construction phase of the Hoover Dam, November 26, 1935
Date
1935-11-26
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the construction phase of Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the completed Hoover Dam, September 11, 1936
Date
1936-09-11
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the completed Hoover Dam with water seen spilling through the Arizona penstock outlets. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the Nevada spillway, Hoover Dam, May 1933
Date
1933-05
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Nevada spillway at Hoover Dam under construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the Hoover Dam construction site, August 1, 1932
Date
1932-08-01
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing an upstream view of Black Canyon from the Hoover Dam construction site. In the distance, Fortification Hill can be seen along with tunnel lining forms near the inlet portals of the Nevada diversion tunnels. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Black Canyon during the construction of the Hoover Dam, May 1933
Date
1933-05
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Black Canyon during the construction of Hoover Dam. Cable way elevators which transported the fathers of Hoover Dam to and from work can be seen, along with a pilot house on the Nevada side of the canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of excavation activities at the bed of Hoover Dam, 1932-1933
Date
1932 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of excavation activities at the bed of Hoover Dam. High scalers can be seen displaying their clinging skills on the walls of the Black Canyon. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of construction of the Hoover Dam, October 18, 1932
Date
1932-10-18
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing dynamite blasts being fired simultaneously for the locations of the Arizona (left) and Nevada (right) intake towers at Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, December 3, 1932
Date
1932-12-31
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image showing a downstream view of the Hoover Dam construction site from the lower slope of the upper cofferdam. The excavation for the base of the Nevada intake towers can be seen in the upper right. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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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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