About Stanley Macomber
Lived 1887 – 1967 (aged 79). Stanley Macomber was an inventor.
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.
Macomber was born in Ida Grove, Iowa, and was educated at the Annapolis Naval Preparatory Academy and Iowa State College.
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Who was Stanley Macomber?
American inventor (1887–1967)
When was Stanley Macomber born?
Stanley Macomber was born on 26 November 1887.
When did Stanley Macomber die?
Stanley Macomber died on 15 May 1967.
What was Stanley Macomber's occupation?
Stanley Macomber was an inventor.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stanley Macomber. https://biography.guide/stanley-macomber/
MLA: "Stanley Macomber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stanley-macomber/.
Chicago: "Stanley Macomber." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stanley-macomber/.
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