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.
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...
Sept 28: The Restoration of the U.S. Capitol Cast Iron Dome
A second chance to enjoy this lecture, especially if you missed it first time round. Please note this is not being held at the General Society. The Restoration of the U.S. Capitol Cast...
NYC Premiere of Heads, Hands, Hearts – Craftsmanship at Work
Heads, Hands, Hearts – Craftsmanship at Work. The New York Premiere of this Documentary with Director/Producer Kelly Candaele. A documentary about the lives and work of the men and women who built one...
Artisan Lecture: Award-winning Sculptor and Designer, Tulis on April 3
Tulis, Sculptor and Designer, Tuesday, April 3 AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY, The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. Abigail Tulis is a sculptor and artist based in New York....
Landmark Lecture: LPC’s Historic Building Data Project on 4/17
LPC’s Historic District Data Project. Lisa Kersavage and Daniel Watts. New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Tuesday, April 17 AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. The General Society...
Landmark Lecture: Creation of New York’s Garment District on 3/20
Andrew Scott Dolkart, Professor of Historic Preservation, Columbia University School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, Creation of New York’s Garment District. Tuesday, March 20th at 6.30 p.m. The General Society Landmarks Lectures are presented...
The Roots of Radiant Heating – June 5th
The Roots of Radiant Heating. Dan Holohan, International Authority, Steam Heating and Hydronics and Founder, Heatinghelp.com. Tuesday, June 5th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY...
Saving Radio City Music Hall: A Dancer’s True Story, 5/16
Saving Radio City Music Hall: A Dancer’s True Story Rosemary Novellino-Mearns Wednesday, May 16th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. – Book-signing and Reception to follow In her multi-media presentation, Rosemary...
Celebrate the 150th Birthday of Charles Rennie MacKintosh on June 7
You are Invited to a Talk & Reception To Celebrate the 150th Birthday of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Presented in Partnership with: The American-Scottish Foundation and The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA Introduction “Influence of...