Hoover Dam Audio Guide
Explore Hoover Dam with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Hoover Dam is an arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Arizona and Nevada. It serves as a major hydroelectric power station and a prominent tourist attraction.
What you will hear
Walking the Crest: Engineering and Intake Towers
Moving onto the top of the dam, focus on the Art Deco intake towers and the 'arch-gravity' design that holds back Lake Mead.
The Art Deco Clocks
These clock faces serve as a functional reminder of the dam's role in linking the different states of Nevada and Arizona.
The Dedication Plaza: Winged Figures and Star Map
This is the artistic highlight of the tour. Use the bronze statues and the terrazzo floor to explain the celestial map and the 'Spirit of American Achievement'.
Winged Figures of the Republic
These 30-foot-tall figures guard the dam's dedication plaza, symbolizing the upward reach and spirit of human achievement.
Electrifying the Southwest: The Switchyards
Conclude the technical part of the tour by looking at the switchyards and transmission towers that distribute power across three states.
The Historic Switchyards
Perched on the rugged hillsides above the dam, the historic switchyards serve as the critical gateway for distributing clean energy across the vast Southwestern desert.
Canyon Transmission Lines
Observe the unique transmission towers leaning precariously over the canyon's edge, a daring engineering solution designed to keep high-voltage lines clear of the rock walls.
The Skywalk Perspective: Memorial Bridge
The final stop is the bypass bridge, offering the most spectacular aerial view of the dam's face and the powerhouse below.
The Boulder Dam Controversy
Explore the political tug-of-war behind the dam�s name, reflecting the complex legacy of a structure that fueled the birth of the modern American West.
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