Renowned sculptor Edward Giberson, 75, of Glen Carbon, holds a portfolio open to a photograph of the Robert Wadlow bronze statue that he created. Thousands of people visit the site at 2810 College Ave ...

ALTON — The Rockin' with Robert summer concert series continues Tuesday, July 18, with Porch Café. The concerts are from 7-8 p.m. and Lady Luck Duo will perform Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 2810 College Ave., ...

They called him the Gentle Giant. At 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall, Robert Wadlow was the tallest man to ever walk the Earth, at least in recorded history. Even if he was of normal stature, the people of ...

Robert Wadlow wore size 37 AA shoes, and by all accounts, he was a nice guy. He didn’t get the nickname “The Gentle Giant” for stomping Alton beanstalks. At 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall, Wadlow still ...

Robert Wadlow, world’s tallest human, poses with his family in Alton, Ill., July 27, 1936. From left are, Eugene, 14, Mrs. Harold Wadlow, Harold Jr., 4, Betty, 12 ...

Today is Monday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2025. There are 310 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 24, 1868, the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson by a vote ...

Robert Wadlow of the United States was the tallest human in history. He was measured at just over 8 foot 11 and weighed 485 pounds before he died at the young age of 22. His early death was due to the ...