Album Hoover Dam from Robert Swanson

Hoover Dam Statue

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:25:02 +0000

Another view of the Art Deco statue.

(See PiP)

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Hoover Dam Nevada-Arizona Line

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Not all of the architecture at Hoover Dam is massive. Here are the brass signs at the exact middle of the top of the dam. Just in case you didn't know where you were.

Even the signs are Art Deco!

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Equipment Hoist

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:24:57 +0000

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Another view of the generator equipment being dropped (slowly!) down to the dam operations at the bottom of Black Canyon.

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Pat Tilman Memorial Bridge

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:46:30 +0000

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This bridge spans the Black Canyon, the location of Hoover Dam. In the past, visitors arriving by car had to drive over the top of the dam itself to get between Nevada and Arizona.

This new bridge has a nice walkway with views of the Dam.

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Equipment Arriving

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:46:22 +0000

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During our visit to Hoover Dam, we noticed this heavy hauler, bringing a generator component for the Dam.

Note that the "man rappelling" in the upper middle of the photo, is actually a statue memorial to honor the men who built the dam in the 1930's.

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Art Deco Statue

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:00:52 +0000

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One of the Art Deco statues (face only) that are part of the display at Hoover Dam.

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Hoover Dam (1950's)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:11:15 +0000

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One of my early photos, taken during a family trip to Arizona and Nevada.

This was taken with a folding Japanese 2 1/4 film camera, brand unknown.

Now that I look at it, seems a long time ago and the view is a long way DOWN.

Oh by the way, this was summer and the temperature at Hoover Dam was about 120 F. I recall that some of the (plastic) items in the car actually melted during our visit.

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Hoover Dam 2012

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:35:08 +0000

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In contrast to the 1950's black and white photo, here is the Dam in 2012, taken during our road trip (eventually) to Alaska.

One of the things to notice is the lens failure on the left side. This became more noticeable over time, and the lens I was using had to be thrown in the "don't use" box.

Also note the low water behind the dam. The water level continues to be a problem.

By the time we took this photo in 2012, there was a highway bridge downstream of the dam. In the 1950's you had to drive over the dam when passing between Arizona and Nevada. Now the road crosses the dam, and stops. You have to turn around. The architecture of the dam itself has been preserved and shows quite an art deco style to it, not visible from here.

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Hoover Dam Mens Restroom Sign, Art Deco (HWW)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:05:44 +0000

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Fanciest rest room sign I've ever seen. The Art Deco design of the buildings for Hoover Dam are very impressive.

(Of course, these masses of concrete don't just contain a restroom...)

Taken during our 2012 visit.

Hoover Dam Art Deco Statue Foot

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:05:45 +0000

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How many toes?

Taken during our 2012 visit.

Maintenance Hoist, Hoover Dam

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:05:37 +0000

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Equipment being delivered or removed has to be slung down the steep canyon sides, in order to be (de)installed. This item was delivered during our visit to the Dam, and appears to be part of the electrical generation equipment.

These cable cranes, spanning the entire width of Black Canyon, date from the original construction of the Dam in the 1930's.

Taken during our 2012 visit.

Hoover Dam Bridge (Pat Tilman Memorial)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:05:40 +0000

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Taken during our 2012 visit. They had completed the Pat Tilman Memorial Bridge, across the Colorado canyon just below the Dam.

Hoover Dam Survey Benchmark

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:05:47 +0000

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Taken during our 2012 visit.

Hoover Dam Survey Benchmark

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:05:48 +0000

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Taken during our 2012 visit.

Hoover Dam Towers Wires (H.A.N.W.E.)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:05:51 +0000

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Wires everywhere!

Taken during our 2012 visit.