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Boulder Dam Lite Up For Tenth Anniversary
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Boulder Dam Lite Up For Tenth Anniversary
Arizona, Nevada: October 23, 1946. Powerful floodlights light up Boulder Dam for the observance of its tenth anniversary of power production. The name was changed to Hoover Dam in 1947
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1940s 1946 Arizona Black And White Image Concrete Electricity Forties Growth Huge Illuminated Industrial Industry Irrigation Lake Lights Man Made Monochromatic Monochrome Nevada Nightime Old Time Power Reservoir Spectacular Boulder Dam Enormous Floodlights Gargantuan Hoover Dam Immense Lake Mead Water Power Watershed Works Progress Administration
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Boulder Dam Lite Up For Tenth Anniversary - A Spectacular Display of Power and Progress
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. In this vintage image captured on October 23,1946, the immense Boulder Dam stands illuminated against the night sky. Floodlights, casting a monochromatic glow, celebrate the dam's tenth anniversary of power production in Arizona and Nevada. This historic moment marked a significant milestone in North America's industrial growth. The gargantuan concrete structure, later renamed Hoover Dam in 1947, symbolizes man-made ingenuity harnessed to tame nature's forces. Serving as both a reservoir and an irrigation system for arid lands, it showcases the monumental impact of water power on society. As darkness falls over Lake Mead, the powerful floodlights transform this engineering marvel into a breathtaking spectacle. The vertical photography captures every detail of this colossal landmark that has become synonymous with progress and electricity generation. Built during the forties under President FDR's Works Progress Administration (WPA), Boulder Dam represents not only an architectural triumph but also a testament to human resilience amidst challenging times. Its creation provided employment opportunities during an era plagued by economic hardship. This print transports us back to that transformative period when industry met nature head-on. It serves as a reminder of our ability to shape landscapes while harnessing natural resources responsibly for generations to come.
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