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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Description
An image of a car at Lakeview Point overlooking Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque is visible. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Description
An image of a car at Lakeview Point overlooking Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque is visible. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
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Film transparency of people at Lake Mead, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Description
An image of two people standing near a car and looking out at Lake Mead.
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Film transparency of Armistice Day parade, Boulder City, Nevada, circa November 1939
Date
1939
Description
An image of boys holding flags and rifles during the Armistice Day parade in Boulder City. The parade signified the armistice signed by the allies of World War I and Germany. This day is now known as Veteran's Day in the United States.
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Film transparency of Armistice Day parade, Boulder City, Nevada, circa November 1939
Date
1939
Description
An image of six men (possibly veterans) in a car during the Armistice Day parade in Boulder City. The parade signified the armistice signed by the allies of World War I and Germany. This day is now known as Veteran's Day in the United States.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s-1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Description
A grayscale image showing the downstream face of Hoover Dam and cars parked at a lookout point. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa 1935-1936
Date
1935 to 1936
Description
An image of the upstream face of Hoover Dam. Note: 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
Description
An image showing the upstream face of Hoover Dam; intake towers can be seen in Lake Mead. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Boulder City Visitors Bureau, Boulder City, Nevada, 1969
Date
1969
Description
An image of a street scene in Boulder City, Nevada. Cars are parked at the cross section of Nevada Way (going north to south) and Arizona Street (going east to west). Also visible is the Visitors Bureau. Signs mounted atop the building advertise other goods and services that the bureau provides, such as a pharmacy and a bank.
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Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Description
An image of the Visitors Bureau located on Arizona Street in Boulder City during the day. Text across the white sign mounted on the front of the building: "Free Movies Building Of The Dam."
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