Behemoth: A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World. Joshua B. Freeman, Distinguished Professor of History,Queens College and the Graduate Center City University of New York. Thursday, June 28thAT...
The Integration of LED Technology into Historic Fixtures Dawn Ladd, Founder and President, Aurora Lampworks. Tuesday, June 26th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW...
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 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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On Tuesday, November 14 at the 2017 Craftsmanship Awards Gala, we gathered in the historic General Society Library to celebrate the significant contributions of two New Yorkers to our City, both who have...
Treasures from the General Society Collection are now available digitally thanks to "Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York"
Michiko Sakano, Michiko Sakano Studio, Glass Artisan, Tuesday, May 9th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. Japanese Born Glass Artist, Michiko Sakano’s exquisite work...
Have you ever wondered how steam heating, the standard heating feature of so many of New York’s older buildings and apartments, actually works? Dan Holohan, considered an international authority on the topic, and the...