Manistee, Michigan -
Robert Wadlow's Shoe, Statue
Mementoes of the World's Tallest Man, on display in a local shoe store.
- Address:
- 397 River St., Manistee, MI
- Directions:
- Snyder's Shoes. Downtown, on the south side of River St. just east of Maple St.
- Admission:
- Free.
- Hours:
- Store hours. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 231-723-3383
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While in Manistee he developed an ulcer due to his leg braces rubbing, which led to an infection and the ultimate demise of the "Gentle Giant." Many of the towns residents still fondly remember meeting him on his final journey. [Mary, 04/21/2008]
[RA: Another Robert Wadlow shoe for the public to enjoy. We can visualize a new town entrance sign (if they ever put us in charge of such things): "Welcome to Manistee, Birthplace of the World's Tallest Man's Fatal Ulcer!"]Nearby Offbeat Places
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