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Hoover Dam Celebrates 75 Years
By Linda Tancs
The Hoover Dam, located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas on the Arizona/Nevada border, was a landmark at its inception 75 years ago in 1935, when it was built to control the flow of the Colorado River and generate power. Now this tourism staple has another dimension to offer visitors: a concrete arch bridge bearing the distinction of being the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Built for national security reasons, the imposing bypass bridge offers enviable panoramic views at an elevation of 900 feet. In addition to a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge for optimum viewing of the dam, the project will ultimately include a parking lot, trail, and interpretive plaza.
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