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    20 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

232 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 28, 2016 0

Sept 28: The Restoration of the U.S. Capitol Cast Iron Dome

A second chance to enjoy this lecture, especially if you missed it first time round.  Please note this is not being held at the General Society. The Restoration of the U.S. Capitol Cast...

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September 27, 2016 0

NYC Premiere of Heads, Hands, Hearts – Craftsmanship at Work, 10/3

Heads, Hands, Hearts – Craftsmanship at Work. The New York Premiere of this Documentary with Director/Producer Kelly Candaele.   A documentary about the lives and work of the men and women who built one...

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September 22, 2016 0

SPRING 2017 Newsletter

Please click here to read the SPRING 2017 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 21, 2016 0

Mechanics Institute: An Educational Program of The General Society

Mechanics Institute offers tuition-free educational programs to individuals in the building and construction industry. The next academic year will begin Monday, September 11, 2017 with registration beginning in May.

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September 20, 2016 0

Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2017

The Board of Governors of The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen and the School Committee extend their Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2017

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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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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 231-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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