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    20 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

233 Years of Education and Service to the People of New York City

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Welcome to the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen

Founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City, our organization continues to serve and improve the quality of life of the people of the City of New York.

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September 7, 2018 0

The Past, Present and Future of the General Society

Please click here for a short video history of The General Society.

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Fall 2018 GSMT News

Please Click Here to read the Fall 2018 Newsletter. We are grateful for your support of the programs of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York.

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Future Lectures at the General Society

THE GENERAL SOCIETY FALL LECTURES 2018 Tuesday, October 23 – The Stones of Yale with Adam Van Doren Author and Artist, Adam Van Doren will discuss his new book, The Stones of Yale  in which...

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September 7, 2018 0

Mechanics Institute Programs Begin September 17th

Mechanics Institute Fall Programs to Begin September 17, 2018 Since 1858, Mechanics Institute has provided tuition-free evening instruction in trades-re- lated education and provided a critical service to improve job opportunities for New Yorkers...

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September 7, 2018 0

Library Book Sale starts September 20th

The Library OF THE GENERAL SOCIETY OF MECHANICS AND TRADESMEN OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Invites You to Attend Our Book Sale.    Hundreds of Wonderful Books Available. All proceeds go to the General Society...

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September 25, 2016 0

Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2018

The Board of Governors of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen and the School Committee extend their Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2018

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September 20, 2016 0

Celebrating Labor and Craftsmanship – Awards Gala

Each year, at the Craftsmanship Awards Gala, we gather in the historic General Society Library to celebrate the significant contributions of New Yorkers to our City. Last year, it was our great honor...

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By hammer and hand all arts do stand.

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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York

Address - 20 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

Phone: 212.840.1840
E-mail: victoria.dengel@generalsociety.org
Website: www.generalsociety.org

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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City. Today, this 233-year old organization continues to serve and improve the quality of life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs including its tuition-free Mechanics Institute, The General Society Library, and its century-old Lecture Series.

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