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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

Documentary on the Restoration of a Notable Dutch Windmill with Wendy van Wilgenburg

Thursday, December 1st at 6:00pm @ The General Society Library

Read more August 24, 2016 at 1:37 am Karin Taylor

Landmarks Lecture: Cast Iron Restoration at Soho Landmark on March 28

Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30pm @ The General Society Library

Read more August 23, 2016 at 12:19 am Karin Taylor

Film Screening of “Visions of Mary Frank” on December 11th

Special Film Screening of Visions of Mary Frank, With Artist Mary Frank and Filmmaker John Cohen.  Monday, December 11th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The screening starts at 6:30 P.M.  – Q&A and Reception...

Read more August 22, 2016 at 8:24 pm Karin Taylor

The Red Bandanna – The Inspirational Story of Welles Crowther told by ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi

Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30pm @ The General Society Library

Read more July 24, 2016 at 1:21 am Karin Taylor

Slate, Tile and Stone Roofing Master Artisans on 6/29 at 6.30 p.m.

Slate, Tile and Stone Roofing Master Artisans. Vincent Liot and Yves Theunis, TRM Enterprises. Thursday, June 29th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. TRM Enterprises...

Read more June 27, 2016 at 10:09 pm Karin Taylor

Hook’s Tale With Author, John Leonard Pielmeier: Book Launch and Talk, July 20

Hook’s Tale, With Author, John Leonard Pielmeier. Thursday, July 20th at The General Society Library. The Program starts at 6:30 p.m. Book Signing and Reception to follow. Hook’s Tale is the rollicking debut novel...

Read more June 24, 2016 at 10:04 pm Karin Taylor

The Restoration of a Bronx Landmark with Architect David Gibson, Nov 16th

Thursday, November 16th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. Join David F. Gibson, AIA, Principal of DF Gibson Architects, as he illustrates the story behind...

Read more June 23, 2016 at 4:23 pm Karin Taylor
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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York

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Phone: 212.840.1840
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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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