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.
The Past, Present and Future of the General Society
Please click here for a short video history of The General Society.
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
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 New...
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.
The Preservation of Cast Iron Construction on 6/18/19
Christopher P. Pinto, Associate Principal, Thornton Tomasetti. The Preservation of Cast Iron Construction. Tuesday June 18th at 6.30pm. Christopher Pinto, Associate Principal, Thornton Tomasetti, has considerable experience in structural analysis and design with a...
Future 2019 Lectures
On Tuesday, June 18th, Christopher P. Pinto, Associate Principal, Thornton Tomasetti will speak on The Preservation of Cast Iron Construction. To register, please click here. On Tuesday June 25, Vanessa Hoheb and Thomas Donahue will...
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 of...
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 industry....
Tuesday, October 23 – The Stones of Yale with Adam Van Doren
Tuesday, October 23 – The Stones of Yale with Adam Van Doren Author and Artist, Adam Van Doren will discuss his new book, The Stones of Yale in which he explores the architecture, history and spirit of...