These Colorized Images Redefine the Meaning of History

The Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam was constructed on the border between Nevada and Arizona during the Great Depression. Thousands of workers traveled to the area in hopes of making a better life for themselves. The incredible amount of manpower behind the building of the dam meant the entire process was completed by May 29, 1935.

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