Hoover Dam, Nevada 1971
$20.00
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph captures the monumental scale of the Hoover Dam crest on the border of Nevada and Arizona in 1971. The image features the geometric concrete parapets of the dam wall in the foreground, leading the eye toward one of the ornate Art Deco intake towers on the Nevada side. A small red clock is visible on the side of the tower, set against the backdrop of the rugged, sun-drenched Black Canyon mountains. Several 1970s-era automobiles are parked or moving along the two-lane road atop the dam, accompanied by tourists in period clothing, including a woman in a vibrant red dress. The bright, clear desert sky emphasizes the stark, functional beauty of this mid-century engineering masterpiece. This digital download is an extraordinary historical record of American civil engineering and Southwest tourism, perfect to print for yourself as a piece of vintage Americana wall art.
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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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