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Marcel Breuer, the W. C. Vaughan Co. and the Bauhaus In America on 4/25

Transitional Moments: Marcel Breuer, the W. C. Vaughan Co. and the Bauhaus In America. Curator and Historian, Robert Wiesenberger.  Thursday, April 25th, 2019  AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  – Book...

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

Special Talk: “The American Artists’ Hand Archive” on 6/25

 An Introduction to The American Artists’ Hand Archive. Vanessa Hoheb and Thomas Donahue. Tuesday, June 25th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. A unique opportunity affording...

Read more October 17, 2015 at 6:53 pm Karin Taylor

VICTORY CITY: A History of New York and New Yorkers during WWII on 12/6

VICTORY CITY: A History of New York and New Yorkers during World War II With Author John Strausbaugh.   Thursday, December 6th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  –...

Read more October 17, 2015 at 6:53 pm Karin Taylor

Manhattan’s Little Secrets with John Tauranac on 12/11

Tuesday, December 11– Manhattan’s Little Secrets: Uncovering Mysteries in Brick and Mortar, Glass and Stone with John Tauranac “In a cityscape that mutates as much as Manhattan’s, we sometimes don’t notice the hulking elements until they’re...

Read more October 17, 2015 at 6:52 pm Karin Taylor

Artisan Lecture: Designer, Potter and Lamp-maker Christopher Spitzmiller on April 26

Tuesday, April 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the General Society Library.

Read more October 10, 2015 at 10:49 pm Karin Taylor

A BURGLAR’S GUIDE TO THE CITY: A Conversation with Author Geoff Manaugh and Robert Krulwich (Radio Lab co-host)

Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30pm in the General Society Library and the John M. Mossman Lock Collection.

Read more October 10, 2015 at 10:38 pm Karin Taylor

Landmarks Lecture: Gregory Dietrich, Architectural Historian “Dahlander in Brooklyn”, February 23

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen in partnership with The New York Landmarks Conservancy on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

Read more October 10, 2015 at 5:33 pm Karin Taylor

Artisan Lecture: Architectural Hardware including Glass Knobs with Rhett Butler, April 12

Rhett Butler, Owner and Founder, E.R. Butler & Co. The Manufacturing of Glass Knobs for Doors and Furniture.  Tuesday, April 12th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The program begins at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION...

Read more October 8, 2015 at 11:04 pm Karin Taylor

Landmark Lecture: “Restoring the Guggenheim Museum” on March 15

Nancy Hudson, a Structural Engineer with Silman, will discuss the intricate and delicate renovations at the Guggenheim.

Read more October 8, 2015 at 8:39 pm Karin Taylor

Turquoise Mountain: Artists Transforming Afghanistan on June 21 at 6:30pm

“Turquoise Mountain: Artists Transforming Afghanistan”  With Artisan Ustad Nasser Mansouri, Turquoise Mountain CEO Shoshana Stewart and Peter Pennoyer of Peter Pennoyer Architects On Tuesday, June 21st at 6:30 p.m. Book-signing and Reception to Follow...

Read more October 6, 2015 at 6:38 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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