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Photograph of the completed Diversion Tunnel No. 4, Hoover Dam, October 26, 1932

Date
1932-10-26
Description
Black and white image showing the completed construction of Diversion Tunnel No. 4, one of four 50-foot diversion tunnels at Hoover Dam. Construction men can be seen at the base of the tunnel. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of the Hoover Dam construction site, August 1, 1932

Date
1932-08-01
Description
Black and white image showing an upstream view of Black Canyon from the Hoover Dam construction site. In the distance, Fortification Hill can be seen along with tunnel lining forms near the inlet portals of the Nevada diversion tunnels. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of Black Canyon, Hoover Dam, April 12, 1922

Date
1922-04-12
Description
Black and white image showing an upstream view of Black Canyon from a point on its Nevada side, approximately a half mile below the Hoover Dam construction site. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Florence Hotel dinner menu, Sunday, October 5

Date
1870 to 1933
Description
Note: No year on menu. Illustration on front cover engraved by John A. Lowell & Co. Boston, U.S.A. 52A Restaurant: Florence Hotel Location: Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Chittenden Hotel, Christmas dinner menu, Friday, December 25, 1908

Date
1908-12-25
Description
Note: Menu is bound by a red cord. Embossed graphics and text on the cover. Live music by the W. H. Claspill's Orchestra was performed during the dinner Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: Chittenden Hotel Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Hotel Julien, Christmas dinner menu, Friday, December 25, 1896

Date
1896-12-25
Description
Note: A ribbon is attached to the cover of the menu, and a graphic of the Hotel Julien is featured on the back. Rastatter, C. A. (band leader) Menu insert: Music Programs Restaurant: Hotel Julien Location: Dubuque, Iowa, United States

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Palmer House, menu, Sunday, April 5, 1885

Date
1885-04-05
Description
Note: Menu lists the meal time at 5 o'clock and includes the text: "The Palmer. Thoroughly Fire Proof." Back of menu features an image of The Palmer Hotel along with the text: "American and European Plans, 850 Rooms." Restaurant: Palmer House (Restaurant: Chicago, Ill.) Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

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St. Nicholas Hotel, banquet in honor of Thomas Jefferson, menu, April 26, 1905

Date
1905-04-26
Description
Note: Embossed text on menu cover. Menu is bound by an off-white cord. Menu includes listing of individuals proposing toasts and committee members. Menu features images of the St. Nicholas Hotel and the Illinois Capitol Building Menu insert: Toasts Restaurant: St. Nicholas Hotel (Springfield, Ill.) Location: Springfield, Illinois, United States

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Banquet given by the Municipality of Saint Paul on the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad, menu, September 3, 1883 at Hotel Lafayette

Date
1883-09-03
Description
Note: Menu has blue tassels and blue thread fringe around the edges. Back cover is monogrammed "NPPR" -- for Northern Pacific Railroad Company Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Hotel Lafayette (Saint Paul, Minn.) Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Thanksgiving dinner menu, Fountain House

Date
1870 to 1933
Description
Note: No date on menu. "Dinner served from 1 to 2 o'clock p. m., $2.00 per couple"--p. 4. "Compliments of N. T. Burroughs & Co."--cover. Nelson T. Burroughs was president of the First National Bank in Cherokee, Iowa. Semi-circle shape die-cut on top and bottom of menu Restaurant: Fountain House Location: Cherokee, Iowa, United States

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