The Stark Center has been on my list of attractions for quite some time. The family was teasing me as it was my Disneyland. I was recognizing pictures, people and pointing things out wherever I could.
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It is housed at the University of Texas at Austin in the football stadium. Entering the stadium and taking an elevator to the 5th floor, visitors are greeted by the Warren Lincoln Travis dumbbell and a large main room with a stein display and large paintings. To the right is the library and research archives. To the right are the exhibits.
As I cannot do justice or organize my thoughts, I will just do a photo dump with my pictures and why they jumped out to me.
I did talk to Patty at the research center and she is familiar with the USAWA and has several of Bill's Strength Journals as Terry Todd was a subscriber.
Frank Zane in a vacuum, Lou Ferrigno in a front double bicep and myself in overhead hands out double biceps. These paintings were just cool.
Terry Todd earning is PhD in 1966. His interest led him to a doctorate degree.
Ironhistory Forum founder Joe Roark. I am a subscriber and love the content.
Jan and Terry Todd with some of his collection Love the Iron Man plates.
Barbell made by Terry Todd and used by Mark Henry to train for 2002 Arnold Strongman Classic. It was neat to see equipment made from what could be found in the oil field.
Huge Stein Collection. I have seen people collect these.
1950's picture of Marvin Eder with some grippers
Doug Hepburn holding a little plate at arm's length by his little finger
Sig Klein's 160 pound stage barbell. The stage and splendor of strongman and odd lifting should not be forgotten.
.1991 National Powerlifting Meet. I am a Purdue grad. I also love women's competition.
Her story chalkboard with Diya's current claim to fame
Tommy Kono lifting for the audience. He seems like a genuinely great guy.
Tommy Kono and Pete George with a 375 pound Team Clean & Jerk
Basque Lifting Stone. I need to do some homework on this.
Louis Cyr and his Dumbbell
Bob Peoples' stone loading wooden dumbbell. The height seems similar to a standard barbell.
George Jowett's Anvil. Anvils have never been part of USAWA. Is there an opportunity?
Warren Lincoln Travis's Exhibition Barbell from Coney Island
Mark Henry Challenge Dumbbell
Richard Sorin's 1991 close of the #3
Cool Statue
Katie Sandwina
Warren Lincoln Travis' Dumbbell
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