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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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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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Celebrating Labor and Craftsmanship – Awards Gala 2018

On Thursday, November 15th, in the midst of a furious storm, we gathered in the historic General Society Library to honor and celebrate the contributions of our 2018 Craftsmanship Award Recipient Neil A. Mazzella, Chairman...

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Winter/Spring 2019 GSMT News

Please Click Here to read the Winter/Spring 2019 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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Risking the Rapids: Literature Program with Irene 0’Garden

Risking the Rapids: How My Wilderness Adventure Healed My Childhood. Irene O’Garden.  Friday, February 1st AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The program starts at 6:30 P.M.  – Q&A, BOOK-SIGNING & RECEPTION TO FOLLOW....

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Future 2019 Lectures

Future Lectures in 2019 On February, Feb 1st,  Irene O’Garden will describe her riveting new memoir, Risking The Rapids: How My Wilderness Adventure Healed My Childhood. On March 12, Artisan Jeff Wasson, an artist who...

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Landmark Lectures in 2019

2019 Landmark Lectures. The Landmarks 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 in the...

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Mechanics Institute Programs

Mechanics Institute Programs 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 in the building and construction...

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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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