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Photograph of the Grand Canyon, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the Colorado River in its rocky home of Grand Canyon. Located in Arizona, the Grand Canyon was carved by erosion from the Colorado River, which resultantly left the canyon an estimated 277 miles long, a mile deep, and up to 18 miles wide. Today, about two billion years of geological history has been exposed at the canyon.
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Photograph of a waterfall at Grand Canyon, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of three unidentified gentlemen standing by a waterfall that splashes into the Colorado River located in the rocky Grand Canyon. Located in Arizona, the Grand Canyon was carved by erosion from the Colorado River, which resultantly left the canyon an estimated 277 miles long, a mile deep, and up to 18 miles wide. Today, about two billion years of geological history has been exposed at the canyon.
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Photograph of a man standing on a bridge overlooking Hoover Dam spillway, 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified man stands on a concrete bridge overlooking one of the spillways at Hoover Dam. Typed label on back of photograph: "Spillways - Boulder Dam."
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Aerial photograph of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of the upstream side of Hoover Dam, showing the intake towers and spillways on Lake Mead. A few small watercraft are seen on the lake.
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Photograph of Fortification Hill, Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
The view of Fortification Hill at 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 Temple Bar, Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
The view of two men standing along the shore of Lake Mead as they gaze upon the rock formation Temple Bar, which is now under water. 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 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 that overlooks Hemenway Wash and Boulder Beach in 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 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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