| HOOVER DAM The Hoover Dam under construction. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7507 |
| Catalog #: | 502426 | |
| Clip Number: | 502426-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 126 E | |
| Timecode: | 01:46:58 - 01:47:54 | |
| Location: | Boulder Canyon, Nevada, United States of America ( | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Dams & Levees ENGINEERING: Dams LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Nevada | |
| Description: | "THOUSANDS RUSH CONSTRUCTION ON GIANT HOOVER DAM - Greatest reclamation project keeps army of workmen busy." Boulder Canyon, Nevada, United States of America (USA). L/S's of men being lowered down into the canyon by crane. L/S's of workmen drilling holes into the rock to place dynamite into. M/S of workman pushing detonator switch. L/S of explosion from side of the canyon. L/S of construction work over the river. L/S's of tunnels burrowed into rock to "..carry off the water." Nice L/S of boat moving down the river between the canyon walls. | |
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