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The First Concrete is Poured at the Hoover Dam

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Labors of Love and Loss at the Hoover Dam

This chapter explores the contrasting tales of pride and tragedy during the Hoover Dam's construction, focusing on lead engineer Frank Crowe and laborer Patrick Tierney. It highlights the fatalities faced by workers, particularly due to carbon monoxide poisoning, underscoring the dam's dual legacy as both an engineering achievement and a memorial to those who lost their lives.

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