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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, 2019 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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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 19, 2019 0

Craftsmanship Awards Gala November 14, 2019

For more photos from the evening please click here Click here to view more about the Craftsmanship Awards Gala  The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen would like to thank our donors for...

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May 6, 2019 0

Winter/Spring 2020 GSMT News

Please Click Here to read the Winter/Spring 2020 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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May 5, 2019 0

Landmark Lectures Winter & Spring 2020

2020 LANDMARK LECTURE SERIES The Landmark  lectures focus on the origin, development, and restoration of New York City’s built environment, and celebrate the art and architecture of the City. Lisa Easton, a partner...

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February 10, 2020 0

The Decorated Tenement, Feb 25

The Decorated Tenement: How Immigrant Builders and Architects Transformed the Slum in the Gilded Age. Zachary J. Violette, Architectural Historian and Author. Tuesday, February 25, 2020  AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture...

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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 20, 2019 0

Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute Class of 2019

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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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 234-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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