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Literature Lecture: The Gargoyle Hunters, June 8

Labor, Literature and Landmark Lecture Series Spring 2017 The Gargoyle Hunters With Author, John Freeman Gill Thursday, June 8th at the General Society Library The Program starts at 6:30 p.m. Book Signing and Reception...

Read more September 16, 2016 at 5:47 pm Karin Taylor

CITY OF SEDITION: The History of New York During the Civil War

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

Read more September 15, 2016 at 3:40 pm Karin Taylor

Artisan Lecture: Tucker Viemeister, Industrial Designer on April 11

Tucker Viemeister, Industrial Designer, Tuesday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. @ General Society Library

Read more September 14, 2016 at 11:15 pm Karin Taylor

Artisan Lecture: “My Life in Stone Carving” on May 23rd

Chris Pellettieri, Stone Carver,  My Life in Stone Carving in New York Tuesday, May 23rd AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY,  The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW Stone Carver, Chris Pellettieri...

Read more September 14, 2016 at 10:07 pm Karin Taylor

Labor Lecture: “The Great Port of New York” on April 13

"The Great Port of New York" with Maritime History Expert, Bill Miller Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. @ General Society Library

Read more September 14, 2016 at 9:24 pm Karin Taylor

Landmark Lecture – History Under Foot: The Hidden Tales in Your Floor

History Under Foot: The Hidden Tales in Your Floor, Derek Trelstad, Associate, Silman Structural Engineers.                         Tuesday, May 16th at The General Society...

Read more September 14, 2016 at 9:18 pm Karin Taylor

Building a New Bridge to Replace the Tappan Zee Bridge, June 27

Building a New NY State-of-the-Art Bridge to Replace the Tappan Zee Bridge. David R. Capobianco, P.E., Project Manager – Delivery. Tuesday, June 27th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. ...

Read more September 12, 2016 at 8:37 pm Karin Taylor

The Life of an Artisan: Jean Wiart, Fine Ornamental Metalwork, 6/20

The Life of an Artisan: TRADITION, TRANSMISSION and TRADE.  Jean Wiart, Les Metalliers Champenois, Master Artisan of Fine Ornamental Metalwork. Tuesday, June 20th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. ...

Read more September 12, 2016 at 12:00 am Karin Taylor

History and Development of Stained Glass in First Landmark Lecture of 2017

Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30pm @ The General Society Library

Read more September 8, 2016 at 1:03 am Karin Taylor

Watchmaking, Artisanship & Technology Lecture on February 14th

Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30pm @ The General Society Library

Read more August 24, 2016 at 6:36 pm Karin Taylor
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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York

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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 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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