Stanley Macomber

Stanley Macomber (November 26, 1887 – May 15, 1967) was an American inventor. He designed and patented the open web joist floor system, and founded the Massillon Steel Joist Company of Massillon, Ohio, and the Macomber Steel Company of Canton, Ohio.[1][2]

Macomber was born in Ida Grove, Iowa,[3] and was educated at the Annapolis Naval Preparatory Academy and Iowa State College.[1] He was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2011.[1]

References
  1. "Stanley Macomber". invent.org. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. Huba, Stephen (11 April 2008). "He revolutionized an industry. Macomber, inventor of the steel joist, changed building industry forever". IndeOnline. Archived from the original on 17 May 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  3. "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. April 1942. Retrieved August 15, 2023 – via fold3.com.


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