Boulder City Historic District in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Hoover Dam Memorial

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

1. Plaque on the Front Side of the Hoover Dam Memorial

Inscription.
[ Front ]:
They endured the hardships so all of America might prosper

This Memorial was contributed by the men and women who built Hoover Dam to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its dedication
September 30, 1985
[ Right Side ]:
The Hard Hat Prominent among the project's many contributions to the construction industry is the hard hat, which made its debut as mandatory equipment at Hoover Dam, where "safety first" was the order of the day.

[ Left Side ]:
At the Dedication of Hoover Dam
September 30, 1935 "This is an engineering victory of the first order – another great achievement of American resourcefulness, skill and determination. This is why I congratulate you who have created Boulder Dam and on behalf of the nation say to you – well done."
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Erected 1985 by The People Who Built Hoover Dam.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1908.

Location. 35° 58.54′ N, 114° 50.389′ W. Marker is in Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. It is

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in the Boulder City Historic District. It is at the intersection of Nevada Way and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west on Nevada Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henderson NV 89015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Mojave Desert

and in Greater Las Vegas.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank T. Crowe (here, next to this marker); “Rag Town Goddess” (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabam (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); “Hitchin’ a Ride” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Puddler's Break (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Boulder Dam Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Hoover Dam Turbine Runner (approx. 0.4 miles away); Boulder City, Nevada (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boulder City.

Marker is on the <i>Right Side</i> of the Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

2. Marker is on the Right Side of the Monument

The Hard Hat

Plaque on the <i>Left Side</i> of the Monument. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

3. Plaque on the Left Side of the Monument.

At the Dedication of Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

4. Hoover Dam Memorial

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

5. Hoover Dam Memorial

The Hoover Dam Monument is in the center of the photo.

Rear Side of the Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

6. Rear Side of the Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,441 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.