Monday, November 23, 2009
Hermann's GymWilliam J. Hermann was a very knowledgeable physical culturist who taugh and heavily influenced Alan Calvert (in fact, Calvert's classic book "Super Strength" is dedicated to him.)
Hermann's gym, located at 1325 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, was one of the popular hangouts for many of the strength stars of the early 20th century, most notably Sig Klein and Milo Steinborn who performed a number of strength feats there. This particular picture was taken in 1931 and shows Milo getting in a quick workout on the brand new open air section of the gym. -- Also of note: that's the same globe barbell used by Al Nino.
Labels: Classic Strongman Gyms, Globe Barbell, Hermann's Gym, Milo Steinborn, Philadelphia Gym, Sig Klein, William J. Hermann
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