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The Town That Built the Hoover Dam: A Brief History

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Boulder City, Nevada, is a small town with a big history. It was founded in 1931 to house the workers who built the Hoover Dam, and it played a vital role in the construction of one of the world's most iconic landmarks.

The Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River on the bFree Download between the U.S. states of Arizona and Nevada. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Boulder City: The Town that Built the Hoover Dam (Brief History)

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The dam was built to control flooding, provide irrigation water, and generate hydroelectric power. It is 726 feet (221 m) high and 1,244 feet (379 m) long at its crest. The dam's reservoir, Lake Mead, is the largest in the United States by volume.

Boulder City was built to house the thousands of workers who built the Hoover Dam. The town was designed by the Bureau of Reclamation, and it was built in just six months. The town's homes were simple and functional, and they were built to withstand the harsh desert climate.

Boulder City also had a number of amenities for its residents, including a hospital, a school, and a church. The town also had a number of recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, a golf course, and a bowling alley.

The construction of the Hoover Dam was a massive undertaking, and it required the cooperation of thousands of workers. The workers faced a number of challenges, including extreme heat, dust, and flooding. However, they persevered and completed the dam on time and under budget.

The Hoover Dam is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the American people. It is a symbol of American engineering prowess, and it continues to provide flood control, irrigation water, and hydroelectric power to the southwestern United States.

Boulder City played a vital role in the construction of the Hoover Dam, and it remains a thriving community today. The town is home to a number of historical sites, including the Hoover Dam Museum, and it is a popular destination for tourists from around the world.