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Postcard of power generators at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of power generators at Hoover Dam. Caption on image reads: "Interior of powerhouse at Boulder Dam, with six 115,000-H.P generators installed. Service Bureau photo." Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph water at the Hoover Dam, 1936-1940
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Water gushing at the Hoover Dam when it was called the Boulder Dam. In 1947 it was renamed the Hoover Dam. Written at the top of the photo: "BDRA. Nev. 4.36 342." Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Postcard of Hoover Dam at night, circa late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Hand-painted postcard showing an upstream view of Boulder (Hoover) Dam. Text on front of postcard: "Boulder Dam at Night"; Text on back of postcard: "Boulder Dam is the highest in the world, rises 727 feet above bed rock. It is 650 feet thick at the base, and the 45 foot crest forms a highway bridge from wall to wall of the gorge, 1180 feet in length, connecting transcontinental traffic arteries between Kingman, Arizona and Boulder City, Nevada. The view of the Dam at night is a most impressive spectacle."
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Photograph of a statue, Hoover Dam, approximately 1934-1936
Date
1934 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
One of The "Winged Figures of the Republic" statues. The winged figures are 30 feet high and located at the top of the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of generators at Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1940
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image of power generators at the Hoover Dam powerhouse. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Postcard of visitors at Hoover Dam, 1934-1952
Date
1934 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
A group of visitors waiting for elevator to go down into the Hoover Dam powerhouse.
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Postcard of crest of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
An image showing a street view of the Hoover Dam elevators at night. Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of generators, Hoover Dam, circa 1930s
Date
1931 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of generators at Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, July 31, 1934
Date
1934-07-31
Archival Collection
Description
View of Boulder Dam, now called Hoover dam, during the construction. Columns of dam are being filled in. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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