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Mechanics Institute:

In 1820, the General Society founded Mechanics Institute as a day school to provide tuition-free education to the children of its members...

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Library:

Established in 1820 as the Apprentices' Library, by 1861 the library had extended privileges to women and at the turn of the 19th century had become the largest free circulating library in New York City. ..

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Museum:

The General Society museum has many incredible collections, including the John M. Mossman Lock Collection.

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Upcoming Events

FEB
27

Mon 02-27-2012 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Con call with WebLink

MAR
07

Wed 03-07-2012 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
GSMT Member Meeting Assembly Hall

MAR
13

Tue 03-13-2012 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Artisan Lecture Series--Rabbit Goody, Master Weaver Artisan

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Historical Register

The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The General Society is located at:
20 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
info@generalsociety.org
212.840.1840

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