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2017 Annual Craftsmanship Awards

Honoring the Accomplishments of Edwin L. Christian, Business Manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14-14B and Dan Holohan, International Authority, Steam Heating and Hydronics and Founder, HeatingHelp.com.

Read more June 28, 2016 at 8:52 pm Karin Taylor

How Things Work in the Modern City with Kate Ascher, Author of “The Works”

Tuesday, June 7th at 6:30pm @ The General Society Library

Read more November 2, 2015 at 10:45 pm Karin Taylor

America’s Got Talent and Other Recent Media Coverage

Including everything from a tour of our unique lock museum, to a behind-the scenes-look at the building, to being the venue for the PBS’ Artist Den‘s Vampire Weekend concert.

Read more October 11, 2015 at 3:10 pm Karin Taylor

Mechanics Institute: An Educational Program of The General Society

Mechanics Institute offers tuition-free educational programs to individuals in the building and construction industry.

Read more September 21, 2015 at 11:43 pm Karin Taylor

“The Home of the Artisan”

On May 14, 2015, in celebration of its 230th Anniversary and Season Five of the Artisan Lecture Series, The General Society commemorated its original theme, “By Hammer and Hand All Arts Do Stand”

Read more September 10, 2014 at 6:38 pm Karin Taylor

Contact Us

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: [email protected]
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 240-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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