1949
Boxer Gus Waldorf boxing against a bear. The bear won despite his handicaps.
The picture appears to be from some sort of human vs. animal competition. At the same competition a woman raced a seal.
1931
Two construction workers at the corner of two steel beams point to left while constructing the Empire State building.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Empire State building. The Empire State building was the world’s tallest building from 1931-1971.
1920s
A portrait of a 7-year-old American boy dressed in what appears to be his best clothes.
(via Karl’sfriend)