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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 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 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 cars near Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1935 to 1939
Description
An image of people and parked cars at a look-out point over Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of cars at Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s
Date
1936 to 1938
Description
An image of parked cars at a look-out point over Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam's downstream face, circa late 1930s-1950s
Date
1937 to 1959
Description
An image of people visiting Hoover Dam. Its intake towers are visible behind it. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Description
An image of cars neared near Hoover Dam. Its intake towers are visible behind it. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s
Date
1935 to 1940
Description
An image of Hoover Dam's intake towers and Lake Mead. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Hoover Dam's upstream face, circa late 1930s-1950s
Date
1937 to 1959
Description
An image of Hoover Dam's upstream face. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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