Boulder City High School

0042:0026: Boulder City High School - "The High School building was constructed in 1949-50. There was provision made for outdoor athletic facilities and games were played on a sand lot at the base of Elm Street. Bruce Eaton, the maintenance foreman of Boulder City for the Bureau of Reclamation, responded to the needs of Boulder City youth, and using such equipment as was available, and with volunteer crews, provided for the leveling of the hills and ravines on the site and built the athletic field and stadium. Many years later at the request of those who worked with Mr. Eaton and recognized the value of his contribution to the youth of the City, The Clark County Board of School Trustees chose to have his name placed on this field, Bruce Eaton Field." [Bureau of Reclamation photo BCP 8606]
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Boulder City High School - "The High School building was constructed in 1949-50. There was provision made for outdoor athletic facilities and games were played on a sand lot at the base of Elm Street. Bruce Eaton, the maintenance foreman of Boulder City for the Bureau of Reclamation, responded to the needs of Boulder City youth, and using such equipment as was available, and with volunteer crews, provided for the leveling of the hills and ravines on the site and built the athletic field and stadium. Many years later at the request of those who worked with Mr. Eaton and recognized the value of his contribution to the youth of the City, The Clark County Board of School Trustees chose to have his name placed on this field, Bruce Eaton Field." [Bureau of Reclamation photo BCP 8606]

Name/Title

Boulder City High School

Entry/Object ID

0042:0026

Description

Boulder City High School - "The High School building was constructed in 1949-50. There was provision made for outdoor athletic facilities and games were played on a sand lot at the base of Elm Street. Bruce Eaton, the maintenance foreman of Boulder City for the Bureau of Reclamation, responded to the needs of Boulder City youth, and using such equipment as was available, and with volunteer crews, provided for the leveling of the hills and ravines on the site and built the athletic field and stadium. Many years later at the request of those who worked with Mr. Eaton and recognized the value of his contribution to the youth of the City, The Clark County Board of School Trustees chose to have his name placed on this field, Bruce Eaton Field." [Bureau of Reclamation photo BCP 8606]

Collection

Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City High School, Sports and Recreation

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation

Role

Photographer

Date made

1949 - 1950

Notes

Original or Negative: Original [Bureau of Reclamation photo BCP 8606]

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Research Room, Photo Drawer 12

Date

July 21, 2026

Create Date

March 11, 2024

Update Date

July 21, 2026