By the time the first U.S. census count was complete in 1790, New York City had already grown to be more populated than Philadelphia, which was the biggest city in the United States when the nation declared its independence in 1776.

Simply put, the growth of New York City started early on, and it hasn’t stopped since.

Plato famously wrote, “Necessity is the mother of invention.”

This was the case for the invention of the balanced door.

FALCONER, NY…Ellison Bronze, manufacturer of premier custom balanced doors for entrances around the world, recently provided custom balanced doors for all six customer entryways at the new Orr Cadillac dealership in Shreveport, LA.

Architects know that every detail on a structure must meet exacting criteria for look, feel, function, operation, and performance. Each new project requires unique products and materials, so it is important for architects to have relationships with trusted manufacturers that offer custom-designed architectural products.