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Alton Web: Robert Pershing Wadlow
Read the fascinating story of Robert Pershing Wadlow (1918-1940), the man recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest person in history. A photo gallery and brief biography give an excellent overview of this Illinois...
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Robert Wadlow: World's Biggest Man
Roadside America takes a look at the life of Robert Wadlow, "the biggest man who ever lived." For those who can't get to Alton, Illinois, to see his life-size statue, this site includes a list of places where you can see a pair of his...