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Photograph of the view from Fortification Hill, Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
The view from the top of Fortification Hill overlooking Lake Mead. Created in the late 1930s when Hoover Dam was built atop of the Colorado River, Lake Mead is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States at 112 miles long and 500 feet deep.
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Photograph of an unidentified man at Hemenway Harbor, Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
The view of an unidentified gentleman examining a capstan at Hemenway Harbor, Lake Mead. Crouching beside the capstan, the man is wearing a sailor-inspired outfit, complete with a white, button up shirt, black pants, tie, and a brimmed black and white hat. Other visitors of the harbor can be seen in the background strolling along the the boat decks and ships.
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the Colorado River traveling through a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds.
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the Colorado River traveling through a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds. At the bottom right corner of the photo is a small boat docking station.
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
In a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds, a lone boat travels along the Colorado River probably near the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the Colorado River traveling through a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds.
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the Colorado River traveling through a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds.
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the Colorado River traveling through a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds.
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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of a street passing through Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Different shops and automobiles line the sides of the dirt road, while mountains and shrubs lie in the distance. Stores that reside on the left side of the street include The Big Store grocery and supply store, Arrowhead Garage, and a cafe. Buildings such as a garage and the Nevada Hotel stand on the opposing right side of the street. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the small town of Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Unnamed buildings cluster together in the center of the postcard while rocky terrain decorated with small shrubs and mines surround the city's outskirts. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada; Duplex Mine In Foreground." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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