The Golden Age of Iron Men -- Online Physical Culture Museum [here].
Check this one out -- an archive of materials on body builders of the pre-Ahnold era. Century-old books on physical cultures, pictures of Sandow and other circus/vaudville strong men, etc. This is a wonderful glimpse into fascinating aspects of the first fitness craze, the culture of self-help, and a nascent international entertainment industry. Check it out, you'll be glad you did.
Hat tip to Cliopatria [check them out too -- lots of interesting stuff].
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