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Film transparency of the gravel testing laboratory, Las Vegas, September 1929

Date
1929-09
Description
Black and white image of the gravel testing laboratory at the site of the former Stewart Ranch, also known as the Las Vegas Ranch, after completed repairs to the building. Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Film transparency of Lake Mead, June 29, 1937

Date
1937-06-29
Description
Black and white image with the following printed description: View of Lake Mead, boat docks and bathing beach, showing development by National Park Service of area for bathing and picnicking.

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Film transparency of downtown Las Vegas, July 17, 1945

Date
1945-07-17
Description
Black and white image of downtown Las Vegas, looking east from the corner of Fremont and Main Streets. Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Film transparency of Ragtown homes, Nevada, circa early 1930s

Date
1931 to 1936
Description
Black and white image of Ragtown homes, possibly for housing Hoover Dam construction workers in Boulder City.

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Film transparency of Big Bertha near Boulder City, Nevada, circa October 2, 1933

Date
1933-10-02
Description
Black and white image of "Big Bertha" with the following printed description: Six Companies, Inc. motor transport hauling workmen between Boulder City and the dam. This double decked truck hauls 154 men.

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Film transparency of "Big Bertha" near Boulder City, Nevada, circa early 1930s

Date
1931 to 1935
Description
Black and white image of "Big Bertha," the Six Companies, Inc. motor transport used to haul workmen between Boulder City and Hoover Dam. This double-decker truck could haul 154 men. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of homes in Boulder City, Nevada, circa early 1930s

Date
1931 to 1936
Description
Black and white image showing an exterior view of single family residences in Boulder City.

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Film transparency of fire fighting equipment, Boulder City, Nevada, December 28, 1931

Date
1931-12-28
Description
Black and white image of fire fighters with the following printed description: "Government fire fighting equipment, Boulder City. The driver of the truck is Robert Hewes in charge of fire detail."

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Film transparency of Nelson's Landing, Nevada, before September 14, 1974

Date
1970 to 1974
Description
Black and white aerial view of Nelson's Landing prior to the September 14, 1974 flood that washed the boat landing into Lake Mohave.

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Photograph of a caravan of over 500 automobiles, Boulder City, Nevada, November 1932

Date
1932-11
Description
Black and white image of a caravan of over 500 automobiles on their way to visit the Boulder Canyon Project in Boulder City. The passengers were possibly headed to view the diversion of the Colorado River. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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