Hoover Dam, Nevada 1972
$20.00
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph captures the sweeping curve of the roadway across the crest of Hoover Dam on the border of Nevada and Arizona in 1972. The high-angle perspective highlights the massive concrete parapets of the dam and two of the iconic Art Deco intake towers standing against the rugged, sun-bleached mountains of the Black Canyon. A blue 1970s-era sedan is seen driving along the two-lane asphalt road, while tourists in period attire, including a woman in a short dark dress, walk along the sheltered observation area to the right. The clear desert sky and sharp shadows emphasize the monumental scale and functional beauty of this mid-century engineering marvel. This digital download is an incredible historical record of American civil engineering and Southwest travel heritage, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of vintage Americana wall art.
About Retro Stock Photography
Retro Stock Photography specializes in genuine vintage color photographs from the 1950s through the 1990s, all available as royalty-free instant downloads. Our photos are popular for editorial features, books, magazines, websites, documentaries, advertising, social media, local history projects, creative design, and as unique gifts when printed.
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