Robert Pershing Wadlow and His Chair - Alton, Illinois
Posted by: BruceS
N 38° 54.253 W 090° 08.613
15S E 747700 N 4310027
Statue of the world's tallest man, Robert Pershing Wadlow, and his chair in Alton, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM17WB
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2007
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Robert Pershing Wadlow is the tallest man who ever lived with a height of
8'11" at the age of 22. This statue is life-size and standing next to it makes
one feel short. The chair sculpture is a replica of a custom made chair which
was built when a furniture company owner noticed how uncomfortable it was for
Robert to sit in normal sized chairs.