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Photograph of the Hoover Dam during construction, 1934.

Date

1934-01

Description

Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam from lookout, January 1934.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam during construction, 1934

Date

1934-01

Description

Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam, looking upstream on January 1934.

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Photograph of the Hoover Dam from the lookout, 1934

Date

1934-01

Description

Photograph taken by John McCreary of the Hoover Dam from lookout, January 1934.

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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

Film transparency of Hoover Dam, Nevada, 1961

Date

1961

Description

Hoover Dam near Boulder City, Nevada, 1961.

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Hoover Dam, image 002: photographic print

Date

1952

Description

Hoover Dam and the power stations below. (1952)

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Hoover Dam, image 002: photographic print

Date

1930 (year uncertain) to 1939 (year uncertain)

Description

A tour bus parks in front of the Hoover Dam.

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Hoover Dam, image 003: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

Outlet works spews water at Hoover Dam.

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Hoover Dam, image 005: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

Tour buses parked overlooking the Hoover Dam.

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Hoover Dam, image 004: photographic print

Date

1936

Description

The Hoover Dam lit up at night in 1936.

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