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   By Richard G. Weingardt, P.E. Best known as the structural engineer for the historic Empire State Building (ESB) in New York City (NYC), Homer Gage “H.G.” Balcom was the most prominent consulting was a pioneer in developing design concepts that allowed tall buildings to withstand large lateral forces.

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   Homer G. Balcom (February 16, 1870 – July 3, 1938) was a structural engineer who was responsible for designing the Empire State Building. Balcom was the most prominent consulting structural engineer in America after World War I (WWI).

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   He is the author of ten books, including Circles in the Sky: The Life and Times of George Ferris and Engineering Legends. His latest book, Empire Man, is about Homer Balcom, structural engineer for the Empire State Building.

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   Dec 31, 2019 · Homer Gage Balcom. Born 16 Feb 1870 in Kendall, Orleans, New York, United States. Ancestors. Son of Mahlon Balcom and Frances Mariam (Gage) Balcom. [sibling (s) unknown] [spouse (s) unknown] [children unknown] Died 3 Jul 1938 at age 68 in Manhattan, New York City, United States. Profile last modified 31 Dec 2019 | Created 21 May 2017.

   • Birth Date: February 16, 1870

   • Death Date: July 3, 1938

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   The ultimate masterpiece of the many remarkable skyline buildings designed by New York structural engineer Homer “H. G.” Balcom (Fig. 1) during the early to middle part of the 20th century was the incomparable Empire State Building (Fig. 2 ).

   • Author: Richard G. Weingardt

   • Publish Year: 2011

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   Homer G. Balcom Explained. Homer G. Balcom (February 16, 1870 - July 3, 1938) was a structural engineer who was responsible for designing the Empire State Building. Balcom was the most prominent consulting structural engineer in America after World War I (WWI). Life and career

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   Who was Homer Gage Balcom?

   • Best known as the structural engineer for the historic Empire State Building (ESB) in New York City (NYC), Homer Gage “H.G.” Balcom was the most prominent consulting was a pioneer in developing design concepts that allowed tall buildings to withstand large lateral forces.

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   What is the Homer Gage Balcom Award?

   • In 1996, the ASCE Metropolitan Section (ASCE/Metro) established the Homer Gage Balcom Award: “To be presented to an indi-vidual who has demonstrated a lifetime of excellence in the structural engineering of buildings, along with advances in the state-of-the-art and a commitment to the advancement of the structural engineering profession.”

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   Did Homer Balcom design the Empire State Building?

   • The ultimate masterpiece of the many remarkable skyline buildings designed by New York structural engineer Homer “H. G.” Balcom (Fig. 1) during the early to middle part of the 20th century was the incomparable Empire State Building (Fig. 2 ).

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   When was Homer Balcom born?

   • Homer was born on February 16, 1870, in Chili (Monroe County), New York, the only child of Mahlon and Francis (Gage) Balcom.

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   Mar 15, 2011 · His latest ASCE Press book, Circles in the Sky, deals with George Ferris, the inventor of the Ferris Wheel, and his upcoming book Empire Man, about the life and times of Homer Balcom, is scheduled for release in late 2011.