Tire Repairman

This striking image from 1939 captures a young tire repairman proudly posing in front of Frank Sharp’s tire shop in Waco, Texas. With work-stained clothes and a calm but determined expression, he represents an entire generation of laborers who kept the country moving through hard work and perseverance.

Behind him, the stacked tires and bold signage reflect an America in transition — a nation where skilled trades were the backbone of everyday life. Taken during the Great Depression, this scene also stands as a tribute to resilience and dignity in tough times.

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