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Photograph of a tunnel during construction of Hoover Dam, circa late 1920s to early 1930s
Date
1920 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
An interior view looking Inside of a tunnel during Hoover Dam construction.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam dedication, September 30, 1935
Date
1935-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
The dedication ceremony of the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of a Nevada-California Electric Corporation sign, circa late 1920s - early 1930s
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
The Nevada-California Electric Corporation sign for the construction of the Hoover Dam. The sign reads: "The Nevada-California Electric Corporation is serving the Hoover Dam Construction thru The Southern Sierras Power Co. and The Nevada-California Power Co. This line is 225 miles in length and has a capacity of 40,000 horsepower at 132,000 volts."
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Photograph of Hoover Dam power plant, circa late 1920s to early 1930s
Date
1935
Archival Collection
Description
Unidentified individuals at the generating station/power plant of the Hoover Dam.
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of the Hoover Dam after construction. Two unidentified women can be seen in the forground, along with two water intake towers in the background.
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Postcard of a Union Pacific Railroad train, during Hoover Dam construction, late 1920s - early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A Union Pacific Railroad train as a part of the construction for Hoover Dam. The front of the card reads: "First train in railroad pass, Boulder Dam Project, Oakes." Description given with postcard: "SP, LA & SL (UPRR) locomotive 6082 in Railroad Pass. Maybe spreading ballast on track."
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Postcard of the Colorado River, circa late 1920s - early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the Colorado River, most likely near the Hoover Dam construction site.
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Postcard of the Colorado River, circa late 1920s - early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Description written on image: "Colorado River, looking downstream from Boulder Dam, Boulder Dam Recreational Area. Boulder Dam Service Bureau."
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Postcard of Black Canyon, circa late 1920s - early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Description provided on front of image: "Black Canyon, Boulder Dam Site, Boulder Dam Service Bureau."
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Postcard of Hoover Dam during construction, circa late 1920s - early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Description on front of image: "At site of Boulder Dam, looking upstream."
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