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Photograph of aerial view of Hoover Dam dividing river and lake, December 7, 1939
Date
1939-12-07
Description
Aerial view of Hoover Dam splitting apart the Colorado River (above) and Lake Mead (below). Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of bathers at Hemenway Wash, Lake Mead, September, 1937
Date
1937-09
Description
Facilities for visitors at Hemenway Wash in Lake Mead. Bathers to the right rest atop a swimming float while spectators swim near the shore.
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Photograph of a boat being prepared for launch, Lake Mead, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Description
The "Lake" racing sailboat just before launching on the waters of Lake Mead. This craft is owned by Messrs. James L. Breese, President of Oil Devices Co. and Jasper Morgan, boat designer.
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Photograph of aerial view of boat docks and spectators, Lake Mead, September 9, 1940
Date
1940-09-09
Description
Spectators line up along the shore of Lake Mead with their cars. Boats are visible in the lake near the docks before recreational races begin.
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Photograph of spectators watching boat races, Lake Mead, 1950
Date
1950
Description
Spectators stand on the shore and watch boat races in Lake Mead.
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Photograph of people and their boats, Lake Mead, 1950
Date
1950
Description
Unidentified individuals stand near the shore of Lake Mead and work on their boats before recreational races begin.
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Photograph of museum and custodian building construction, Overton (Nev.), January 26, 1935
Date
1935-01-26
Description
New museum and custodian's residence during the course of construction at Overton State Park #1, Overton, NV.
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Photograph of stone camping cabins, Valley of Fire (Nev.), 1934
Date
1934
Description
Stone camping cabins for use of the public at Valley of Fire. "1934, Shellbach photo."
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Photograph of parked automobiles, Valley of Fire (Nev.), 1934
Date
1934
Description
General view of public campgrounds in Valley of Fire, Boulder Dam State Park project (ECW) Overton, NV. Sign next to automobiles reads "Park Cars Here."
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Photograph of rock formation, Valley of Fire (Nev.), January 1934
Date
1934-01
Description
Unidentified individuals stand near a wooden dwelling campsite area near a large, rocky mountain. Inscription reads: "Nevada-Valley of Fire. Atlatl Rock, Overton, NV. Project report, 1934 Shellbach photo."
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