In 1932, Hoover lost the presidential election. His successor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, refused to support the name. That’s why ...

The Bureau of Reclamation opens bids for the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam and Power Plant. The contract is awarded to Six Companies, a construction and engineering firm made up of some of ...

High Scalers drill into the canyon wall 500 feet above the Colorado River in Black Canyon at the Hoover Dam site. April 1, 1932. Bureau of Reclamation. Even under the best of conditions ...

Considering both traveler sentiment and expert input, U.S. News selected the following as the best Hoover Dam tours from Las Vegas. Price: Adults from $90; kids from $80 Duration: 7 hours Guides ...