Replica of Robert Wadlow’s Chair in Alton, Illinois

A replica of Robert Wadlow’s chair stands beside the statue of the World’s tallest man in Alton, Illinois.

Replica of Robert Wadlow's chair in Alton, Illinois. Robert Wadlow was the World's Tallest Man.

“In November 1939, Robert Wadlow visited Virginia on an advertising campaign. Mr. C.L. Smith, President of Galax Furniture Company, saw Robert and was so taken with the apparent discomfort he experiences when sitting in a chair of normal size that he decided to build a chair to accommodate Robert’s unusual frame. The exposed parts of the original chair were made of solid black walnut with the exception of the black posts, which were made of Southern Red Gum. Eleven yards of wine-colored brocatelle were used for the covering. This chair was used by Robert in his home until his death. At that time, the chair was given to Franklin Masonic Lodge in upper Alton, where it remains on display.”

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While there, be sure to also check out Robert Wadlow’s birth house next door.

Replica of Robert Wadlow's chair in Alton, Illinois. Robert Wadlow was the World's Tallest Man.
Val sits on the replica of Robert Wadlow's chair in Alton, Illinois. Robert Wadlow was the World's Tallest Man.
Replica of Robert Wadlow's chair in Alton, Illinois. Robert Wadlow was the World's Tallest Man.
Replica of Robert Wadlow's chair in Alton, Illinois. Robert Wadlow was the World's Tallest Man.

Site: Replica of Robert Wadlow’s Chair
Location: 2810 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002
Hours: Daylight Hours
Costs: Free to See
Date: July 15, 2007

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A replica of Robert Wadlow’s Chair. The chair used by the world’s tallest man, Robert Wadlow, in Alton, Illinois and stands next to his statue. Visit this weird roadside attraction on an Illinois road trip and add it to your bucket lists and travel itineraries of things to do in Illinois.

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The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.

The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.