Even after 81 years, stubborn myths still cling to the colossal construction effort that built Hoover Dam. Despite what you may have heard, no workers are entombed in the concrete structure.

The Bureau of Reclamation opens bids for the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam and Power Plant. The contract is awarded to Six Companies, a construction and engineering firm made up of some of ...

The Hoover Dam, located on the border of Nevada and Arizona in the United States, is famous worldwide for its unique features. The structure of the Hoover Dam is such that gravity does not exert its ...

Shows the building of Hoover Dam itself including how rock quarries concrete factories and even steel mills were built on location to supply the needs of the dam builders Against all odds In 1931 ...

People came from across the country to witness the construction of Hoover Dam. One worker's daughter compared the scene to a hill of ants. "It was just fantastic to watch... It was a monument task ...

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Its construction also provided thousands of jobs during the Great Depression, offering hope and stability to countless families. Visiting the Hoover Dam allows you to witness a piece of history up ...

It ended Mulholland’s storied career and informed the construction of the Hoover Dam, which was completed in 1936. According to David S. Peebles, acting heritage manager for the Angeles National ...