2019 ASHS Annual Conference
Historic Hoover Dam and Boulder City - SUNDAY *SOLD OUT*
Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Boulder City was originally built in 1931 as housing for workers who were building the Hoover Dam.
The sheer scale of the dam and duration of the project required the Bureau of Reclamation to consider the construction of a semi-permanent town rather than a temporary arrangement. Boulder City was exceptionally rare as an example of a town fully planned under government supervision.
This is a guided tour of the power plant, and a drive through tour of Boulder City.
Wear comfortable walking clothes, bring a sun hat and sun screen. Water will be provided.
This tour will be conducted on two different days. Please pick your day at the time of registration. No date changes will be allowed after May 15th.
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (bus will leave promptly at 8 a.m.)
$75 (does not include lunch)