Back on this day in 1936, the Hoover Dam started sending electricity to Los Angeles
Published on Oct 9, 2026, 9:38:54 AM
Total time: 00:00:59
Published on Oct 9, 2026, 9:38:54 AM
Total time: 00:00:59
Back on this day in 1936, the Hoover Dam started sending electricity to Los Angeles. There was over 266 miles of transmission lines.
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