Men stand inside a diversion tunnel at the Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam was called the Boulder Dam until 1947. "BDRA. NEV. 4.36 341" is written at the top of the photo. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
Diversion Tunnel No. 3 nearly completed. Sept. 1, 1932. "Asphalt visible on ceiling. Fill on Floor & rails have to be removed prior to use for water diversion. Tunnel is completed except for fill removal." W.A. Davis, 1992
Looking into diversion tunnel. (Rig. Inside) Note on back: "Inside diversion tunnel, looking down 30 ft. tunnel to the power house. Tunnel lined with steel. Air hammer scars on the perimeter. Arizona side. - W. A. Davis, 1992."
View looking out of diversion tunnel, diameter 56' or more, inside finish 50'. Note on back: "Tunel is on Nevada side. Tunnels had compressed air lines and electricity installed Marion electric steam shovel. - W. A. Davis, 1992."