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Historical photograph from Charles Fox Dayton Ohio CollectionAlbert Fox
c. 1940s · 1/1 identified · Charles Fox Dayton Ohio Collection
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Charles Fox Dayton Ohio Collection · Personal Photos

1 person detected · 1 identified

c. 1940s ± 8 yearsmedium confidence

AI Analysis

Estimated by AI — help us verify

Date Estimate — AI Estimated

circa 1948

Confidence: mediumRange: 1940–1955
1930s
10%
1940s
60%
1950s
30%
AI Reasoning — AI Estimated

The style of the men's swim trunks (high-waisted with a belt/drawstring) strongly points to the 1940s or early 1950s. The casual snapshot style and presence of the inner tube also align with mid-century American beach culture. The subject, Albert Fox, appears to be in his late 40s or 50s, which fits a 1940s-1950s timeframe given his birth around 1896.

Location Estimate — AI Estimated

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Confidence: high

Dayton, Ohio

Other possible locations
  • Dayton, Ohio (low) [biographical] — Primary residence of the subject during the estimated timeframe.
  • Michigan (low) [biographical] — Subject lived in Detroit earlier; this could be a vacation to a Michigan lake.
  • Florida (low) [visual] — Possible vacation destination, though the trees look more northern/midwestern.
Scene — AI Estimated

A black and white candid snapshot taken at a crowded beach. In the foreground, a middle-aged man in dark swim trunks is lying on a white towel on the sand. In the background, many other beachgoers are sunbathing. Behind the beach, there are trees, a large brick building with a distinctive roofline, and a tall flagpole flying the American flag. Part of a dark inner tube is visible in the bottom right corner.

Photo Detective Evidence — AI Estimated

Photo Detective Analysis

Print/Physical

Black and white snapshot format, typical of mid-20th century amateur photography

moderate (1930-1960)

Fashion/Grooming

Men's swim trunks with a belt/drawstring detail, typical of the 1940s-1950s

strong (1940-1955)

Women's one-piece bathing suits visible in background, consistent with 1940s-1950s styles

moderate (1940-1955)

Environment

Beach scene with a large brick building (possibly a hotel or club) in the background, typical of American lakeside or coastal resorts

moderate (1930-1960)

American flag flying on a tall flagpole

weak (1900-2000)

Technology

Inner tube visible in foreground, commonly used as a floatation device at beaches mid-century

moderate (1930-1960)

Geographic Analysis

Location: Dayton, Ohio

Confidence: low

Visual evidence

A beach scene with a large brick building (possibly a hotel, club, or bathhouse) and an American flag. It looks like a lakeside or river beach rather than an ocean beach, given the trees close to the water.

Genealogical context

Albert Fox lived in Dayton, Ohio for most of his adult life (from 1923 onwards). This could be a local lake or reservoir beach near Dayton, or a vacation spot.

Missing child analysis

N/A - children not clearly identifiable.

Subject Ages — AI Estimated

52

Face Analysis — AI Estimated
  • Albert Fox: Age ~52, Male — Middle-aged man with short, dark, receding hair, lying on a towel on the beach, looking off to the side.
Group Composition — AI Estimated

Candid

15 people

One main subject in the foreground lying on a towel; numerous other people scattered in the background sunbathing or sitting on the beach.

Clothing & Attire — AI Estimated

The main subject is wearing dark, high-waisted swim trunks with a white belt or drawstring detail, very typical of men's swimwear in the 1940s and early 1950s. People in the background are wearing typical mid-century swimwear.