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Figures of the Republic, Boulder Dam: postcard
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Colored postcard from the Boulder Dam. Figures of the Republic, Boulder Dam. Bronze figures designed by Oskar J. W. Hansen. Inscription says: "It is fitting that the flag of our country should fly here in honor of those men who, inspired by a vision of lonely lands made fruitful, conceived this great work and of those others whose genius and labor made that vision a reality (Inset above is reproduction of inscription at base of flagpole.)" 1930s
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Photograph of the construction of Hoover Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Construction at Hoover Dam near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.
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Postcard of the top of Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photographic image of the view from the top of Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Automobiles can be seen parked along the curb and driving on the street. "On top of Boulder Dam" is written on the front of the postcard.
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Photograph of construction of Hoover Dam, 1931
Date
1931
Archival Collection
Description
Construction scene at Hoover Dam near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a postcard showing the downstream face of Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of a blast, Hoover Dam, approximately 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
A blast during the construction on the Hoover Dam near the dormitories. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of motor lorry at Hoover Dam, 1930s.
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A motor lorry belonging to construction companies that built Hoover Dam carries workers to the dam site.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam spillway, circa 1935
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
Looking up the spillway toward Hoover Dam.
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Diversion tunnels at Hoover Dam: photographic print
Date
1930 (year uncertain) to 1933 (year uncertain)
Archival Collection
Description
Several Arizona diversion tunnels and inlets in the Hoover Dam.
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