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The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York: A History

The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York: A History - Hardcover

by Polly Guerin
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Availability:In StockContributor:Polly GuerinPublish date:2015-04-13Pages:226
Language:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540210159ISBN-10:1540210154UPC:9781540210159Book Category:History, PhotographyBook Subcategory:United States, Subjects & ThemesBook Topic:State & Local, HistoricalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.0406Product ID:SCEA7D8Q3C
The skilled craftsmen of New York founded The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen in 1785, and the organization's history is aligned with the city's physical and cultural development. In 1820, The Society founded its library. It began a lecture series in 1837 and opened the Mechanics Institute in 1858 to provide free education in the trades. Prominent New York members included Andrew Carnegie, Peter Cooper, Abram S. Hewitt and Duncan Phyfe. The Society's educational programs continue to improve the lives of New Yorkers while fostering an innovative and inventive spirit. Historian Polly Guerin presents the distinguished history of this essential New York institution."
Language:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540210159ISBN-10:1540210154UPC:9781540210159Book Category:History, PhotographyBook Subcategory:United States, Subjects & ThemesBook Topic:State & Local, HistoricalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.0406Product ID:SCEA7D8Q3C
Publisher: History Press Library Editions

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