General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York (GSMT)

Mechanics institute -a tuition free technical evening school offering 2 semesters, 4 programs and 32 courses, with an average of 170 students per semester.

the General Society labor, literature, landmark and artisan lecture series -twenty-one lectures were held during 2023 with public programs on a range of topics related to the art of craftsmanship, architecture, historic preservation, literature, labor and urban history. This continues a tradition of public lectures that started at the Society in 1837.the General Society library and the john m mossman lock collection -the General Society library is a reference and subscription circulating library with approximately 300 members. the library has approximately 110,000 books and is open to students, members, researchers and the public. the mossman lock collection, which is open to the public, comprises over 400 locks, keys, tools, and other artifacts, dating from 4000 b.c. To the early 20th century.

Historic preservation -the General Society maintains its 1890 landmark building located at 20 west 44th street, nyc. the building is listed on the national register of historic places and the facade of the building is a New York City landmark. In 2022 the General Society undertook a major restoration of the Society's historic century old skylight.the project also encompasses the replacement of the surrounding roof. the anticipated project completion date is 2024.