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Architectural Conservation from the Artisan’s Perspective

Presented by Glenn Boornazian, Jennifer Schork and Christy Lombardo on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the General Society Library.

Read more October 22, 2015 at 10:44 pm Karin Taylor

Robert Baines, Art Jeweler and Goldsmith, April 18

Robert Baines, Art Jeweler and Goldsmith, “The Historic Goldsmith Informing the Contemporary” on Monday, April 18th at 6:30 p.m.  Robert Baines is both a jeweler and scholar, and is considered to be one of...

Read more October 22, 2015 at 10:33 pm Karin Taylor

New York Subway’s Design, Art and Architecture Celebrated in Special Screening of “One Track Mind”

Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the General Society Library.

Read more October 22, 2015 at 9:59 pm Karin Taylor

Life, Death and Rebirth of the TWA Flight Center with Richard Southwick, May 24

Tuesday, May 24th at 6:30 p.m. – Richard W. Southwick, Partner, Director of Historic Preservation, Beyer Blinder Belle, Life, Death and Rebirth of the TWA Flight Center. Vacant for nearly 15 years, the Eero Saarinen-designed TWA Flight...

Read more October 22, 2015 at 4:21 pm Karin Taylor

Presentation on Fifty Specialty Libraries of New York City: From Botany to Magic

Presented by Terry Ballard on Friday, May 13th at 6 p.m. in the General Society Library

Read more October 22, 2015 at 4:12 am Karin Taylor

The Social and Architectural Shifts of the Urban Factory

Presented by Nina Rapport on Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the General Society Library.

Read more October 22, 2015 at 12:18 am Karin Taylor

Landmark Lecture: Pattern Books and 19th Century American Building on 3/19

Janet W. Foster, Architectural Historian and Historic Preservation Consultant, Pattern Books and 19th Century American Building. Landmark Lecture Series Spring 2019.  Presented in Partnership with the New York Landmarks Conservancy. Tuesday, March 19th at 6.30 p.m....

Read more October 17, 2015 at 6:54 pm Karin Taylor

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...

Read more October 17, 2015 at 6:54 pm Karin Taylor

The Evolution of the Window in Historic Buildings – Tues, April 16th

Through the Glass:  The Evolution of the Window in Historic Buildings.   Michael Devonshire.  Director of Conservation, Jan Hird Pokorny Associates.                          ...

Read more October 17, 2015 at 6:54 pm Karin Taylor

After Emily: 2 Remarkable Women & the Legacy of Emily Dickinson, 4/2

The Extraordinary Story of the Mother and Daughter who Brought Emily Dickinson’s Genius to Light.  Julie Dobrow, Author of After Emily.  Presented in Partnership with The Victorian Society New York.   Tuesday, April 2nd AT THE...

Read more October 17, 2015 at 6:54 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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