Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Texas
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
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Montage of power lines and power plant
/ Power lines, power plant,; Hoover Dam, high-tension power lines, factory power lines.
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Intake towers for the Hoover Dam hydro electric power station, Lake Mead, Nevada, USA. The lake is at exceptionally low levels following the four year long drought.
Intake towers for the Hoover Dam hydro electric power station, Lake Mead, Nevada, USA. The lake is at exceptionally low levels following the four year long drought.
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Boulder Dam under construction
Title card: "Boulder Dam rising from River Bed! Greatest project in history 18 months ahead of schedule" / An aerial view of Boulder Dam (later renamed "Hoover Dam") under construction with sections of concrete in place / Men ride one of...
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Men flip levers inside the Hoover Dam control room.
Men flip levers inside the Hoover Dam control room.
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Construction of Boulder Dam (later Hoover Dam) in Boulder Canyon in Nevada
Two overhead shots of wooden footings of foundation of dam on canyon floor / dump truck backed up to concrete mixing plant / large bucket carrying concrete being lowered by pulley system to foundation on canyon floor / pulley system...
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Machinery and pumps operate inside the Hoover Dam.
Machinery and pumps operate inside the Hoover Dam.
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WS View of bridge above river / Nevada, USA
WS View of bridge above river / Nevada, USA
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President Franklin Roosevelt and the US in 1936
Title: 'America' superimposed over US Pres. Franklin Roosevelt standing for photo opportunity on night of his reelection with group of people on porch of house at his Springwood estate at Hyde Park, NY / CU Roosevelt / two shots from...
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1930s Hoover Dam
VS the Hoover Dam in the Black Canyon on the border between Nevada and Arizona / Note: exact year not known
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Pres. Franklin Roosevelt visits Boulder Dam for its dedication
Title: "Boulder Dam a Symbol - Roosevelt" over black screen then superimposed over WS of Boulder Dam (later renamed Hoover Dam) / Aerial of dam with lots of cars and people on it / SOT President Franklin Roosevelt speaking at microphone...
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During Great Depression, men find employment constructing Hoover Dam in Boulder Canyon of Colorado River in Nevada
Title card: "Thousands rush construction on giant Hoover Dam - Greatest reclamation project keeps army of workmen busy" / two wide overhead shots of bridge across river / two shots of workers riding on platform suspended from crane down...
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WS T/L View of Hoover Dam near bridge under construction at night / Mojave, California, USA
WS T/L View of Hoover Dam near bridge under construction at night / Mojave, California, USA
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CU Man arc welding next to truck / Boulder City, Nevada, USA
CU Man arc welding next to truck / Boulder City, Nevada, USA