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    20 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

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

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May 20, 2021 0

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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January 25, 2021 0

Mechanics Institute Registration is Now Closed

Mechanics Institute registration is now closed. Please email admissions@generalsociety.org with the program of your choice to be added to our mailing list. For more information Mechanics Institute, visit this page of The General...

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May 20, 2019 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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May 5, 2018 0

General Society Library Celebrates 200 Years

November 25th, 2020 will be a very special occasion, as The General Society Library will celebrate its 200th Anniversary. This historic institution will mark two centuries of providing vital access to educational resources,...

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February 10, 2019 0

The Dr. Bert Spilker Key Collection at the Mossman Museum

“The Dr. Bert Spilker Key Collection” The Dr. Bert Spilker Key Collection, numbering over 450 keys, now has a permanent home at the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen at the John M....

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September 7, 2018 0

Mechanics Institute Programs

Mechanics Institute Programs In 1820, The General Society opened one of the City’s first free schools, as well as the Apprentices Library. The school, which became the Mechanics Institute in 1858, continues to...

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May 19, 2019 0

Future Fall 2021 Lectures

Fall Lectures 2021 Thursday, December 9th at 6pm, THE ART OF WALKING MANHATTAN SIDEWAYS with Betsy Polivy – This event will be offered both online and in-person. Betsy Polivy, in her talk,  based on her...

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May 6, 2019 0

SPRING 2021 “GSMT News”: General Society Newsletter

Dear Friend of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen, It’s a pleasure to share this special issue of the GSMT News which includes a celebration of the life and work of Penny Speckter....

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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 235-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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