S11·E3 Hoover Dam
- Episode
- Season 11, Episode 3
- Air Date
- January 18, 1999
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Rising more than 700 feet above the raging waters of the Colorado River, it was called one of the greatest engineering works in history. Hoover Dam, built during the Great Depression, drew men desperate for work to a remote and rugged canyon near Las Vegas. There they struggled against heat, choking dust and perilous heights to build a colossus of concrete that brought electricity and water to millions and transformed the American Southwest.
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When did Season 11 Episode 3 of American Experience air?
Season 11, Episode 3 ('Hoover Dam') originally aired on January 18, 1999.
How long is Season 11 Episode 3 ('Hoover Dam')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 11 Episode 3?
Rising more than 700 feet above the raging waters of the Colorado River, it was called one of the greatest engineering works in history. Hoover Dam, built during the Great Depression, drew men desperate for work to a remote and rugged canyon near Las Vegas. There they struggled against heat, choking...
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