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Photograph of generators, Hoover Dam, June 24, 1937
Date
1937-06-24
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the Arizona-side generator room at Hoover Dam, as seen from the balcony at elevation 705. The 40,000 kilowatt ampere generator installed in unit 48 is visible in the background. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
A view of Hoover Dam's upstream face and intake towers.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified man looking at samples for the construction of the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A camp on the Colorado River as a part of the Hoover Dam construction.
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of Hoover Dam with Fortification Mountain in distance.
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Photograph of canyon at night, Hoover Dam, April 8, 1932
Date
1932-04-08
Archival Collection
Description
Night view during the construction of Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam, looking upstream from below the lower portals of the diversion tunnels. The canyon presents a spectacular sight at night, with its myriads of lights. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Working at Hoover (Boulder) Dam. The machinery shown include a water pump and power shovel. Note on back: "Not taken by W. A. Davis. That day the river came up and flooded tunnel on Arizona side. This shot shows pumpking the water out with a large sump pump. - James J. Hester, W. A. Davis' son-in-law, 1992."
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Photograph of a speedboat, Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a speedboat near the upstream side of Hoover (Boulder) Dam.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a look out point at Hoover Dam. Its intake towers are visible.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of two emen standing in front of the downstream face of Hoover Dam.
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