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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It will be the third longest in length, dwarfing the Hoover Dam and changing the lives of ... but more issues arose for decades before 2023, when construction gained real momentum with an ...

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 ...