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October 17, 2015 0

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.                        ...

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October 17, 2015 0

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...

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October 17, 2015 0

Single-Handedly: Contemporary Architects Draw By Hand on 6/11

Single-Handedly: Contemporary Architects Draw By Hand. AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. Tuesday June 11, at 6.30 p.m. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  – RECEPTION and BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOW. Nalina Moses and four of the...

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October 17, 2015 0

A Conversation with Acclaimed Korean Chef and Restaurateur, Sohui Kim on 3/26

A Conversation with Sohui Kim. Chef and Restaurateur of Good Fork & Insa. Author of The Good Fork and Korean Home Cooking. Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture...

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October 17, 2015 0

Risking the Rapids: Literature Program with Irene 0’Garden

Risking the Rapids: How My Wilderness Adventure Healed My Childhood. Irene O’Garden.  Friday, February 1st AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The program starts at 6:30 P.M.  – Q&A, BOOK-SIGNING & RECEPTION TO FOLLOW....

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October 17, 2015 0

Screening of “The World Before Your Feet” – May 14

THE WORLD BEFORE YOUR FEET With Matt Green and Director Jeremy Workman  Tuesday, May 14th, 2019  AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY The film screening starts at 7:00 P.M.  – Q&A and Reception to follow The...

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October 17, 2015 0

Atelier Metalworker and Silversmith Berthold Hoffmann, 4/9

Atelier Metalworker and Silversmith Berthold Hoffmann.  Tuesday, April 9th, 2019  AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  –Reception to follow. In his studio in Nuremberg, the skilled metalworker, silversmith and...

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October 17, 2015 0

The Restoration & Conservation of Architectural Ornamental Plaster- 5/21

The Restoration, Preservation and Conservation of Architectural Ornamental Plaster.  Jean-Francois D. Furieri, President and Founder of Iconoplast.   Tuesday, May 21st AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  – RECEPTION TO...

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October 17, 2015 0

The Ten Common Mistakes Made about Steam Heating with Dan Holohan 6/4

The Ten Common Mistakes Made about Steam Heating with Dan Holohan International Authority, Steam Heating and Hydronics.  Founder, Heatinghelp.com.  Tuesday, June 4th AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY. The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M. –  RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. Steam...

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October 17, 2015 0

Upholstery in New York City with Master Upholstery Artisan 5/7

Upholstery in New York City Bruno Paulin Lopez, Master Artisan in Upholstery  Tuesday, May 7th, 2019  AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY The lecture starts at 6:30 P.M.  –Reception to follow Atelier Bruno Paulin...

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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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