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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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November 20, 2016 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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September 30, 2016 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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September 25, 2016 0

Reflections on 35 Years of Facades, 5/15

 Reflections on 35 Years of Façade Inspections.  Joan Berkowitz, Senior Preservationist and Carolyn Caste, Director of Facade Compliance, Howard L. Zimmerman Architects.                       Tuesday, May...

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September 25, 2016 0

Saving Radio City Music Hall: A Dancer’s True Story, 5/16

Saving Radio City Music Hall: A Dancer’s True Story  Rosemary Novellino-Mearns   Wednesday, May 16th  AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  –  Book-signing and Reception to follow  In her multi-media presentation, Rosemary...

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September 24, 2016 0

FUTURE ARTISAN LECTURES: Spring 2018

Spring 2018 Artisan Lectures. Please join The General Society as we pay tribute to the art of craftsmanship. The Society will feature internationally known artisans who will talk about the intricacies of their...

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September 22, 2016 0

Spring 2018 GSMT News

Please CLICK HERE to read the Spring 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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September 20, 2016 0

Celebrating Labor and Craftsmanship – 2017 Awards Gala

On Tuesday, November 14 at the 2017 Craftsmanship Awards Gala, we gathered in the historic General Society Library to celebrate the significant contributions of two New Yorkers to our City, both who have...

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September 20, 2016 0

General Society Selected Archival Materials Now Available Digitally

Treasures from the General Society Collection are now available digitally thanks to "Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York"

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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

Our Mission

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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