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By Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Puddler's Break Marker | | |
Inscription. Legend has it there are many workers buried in Hoover Dam. However, due to the manner in which the Dam was constructed, this would have been impossible. "Puddlers" directed buckets of concrete over empty forms, released the concrete, and then used their shovels and feet to spread it around. In the process, they made sure there were no air bubbles or debris that would weaken the structure after it hardened. Moreover, fresh concrete was added 8 cubic yards at a time, increasing the depth by only two to three inches at a time, and was never deep enough to submerge a person. While many laborers lost their lives building the Dam, none were ever buried within.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
Location. 35° 58.688′ N, 114° 50.252′ W. Marker is in Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of Nevada Way and Avenue B, on the right when traveling west on Nevada Way. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boulder City NV 89005, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Boulder Dam Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabam (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Hoover Dam Turbine Runner (about 800 feet away); Frank T. Crowe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hoover Dam Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); TWA Terminal Building (approx. ¾ mile away); Bootleg Canyon (approx. 1.4 miles away); Women Airforce Service Pilots (approx. 2.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Boulder City.| | | | 
By Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Puddler's Break Sculpture | | by Sutton Betti, Artist | | |
Additional comments.
1. Thank You
Boulder City is truly appreciative of your submittal. We'd like to invite all to visit the exquiste bronze sculptures in our Art Scape program that represent our precious Boulder City history. — Submitted January 7, 2011, by Jill Lagan, CEO Boulder City Chamber of Boulder City, Nevada.
Credits. This page originally submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 426 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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