General Society Lecture Series: Charles Lockwood Lecture, Tuesday October 16

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesman Announces 2007-2008 Lecture Series

Join The General Society for its landmark lecture series At Home In New York City

NEW YORK BROWNSTONES: ICONS OF A GREAT CITY
Tuesday, October 16th at 6:00 pm

Architectural Historian Charles Lockwood, author of the seminal Bricks and Brownstone: The New York Row House 1783-1929 kicks things off by exploring the architectural, social, and cultural history of the brownstone, Lockwood’s lecture promises to reveal this ubiquitous—and fundamental—component of New York City’s architectural identity.

CAPITALIST CASTLES
Tuesday January 22nd at 6:00 pm

Join Upper West Sider Mosette Broderick for her lecture, an exploration of the gilded glory of New York City’s residential castles. The Director of NYU’s Architecture and Urban Design Program, Broderick offers an intimate glimpse at this storied aspect of New York’s architectural heritage.

THE SUBURBAN OPTION: GARDEN APARTMENTS IN TWENTIETH CENTURY NEW YORK CITY
Tuesday February 19th at 6:00 pm.

Dr. Jeffrey Kroessler, Associate Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, will explore the urban architectural answers sought by New York City’s middle class. The lecture will present the array of housing styles that under-gird New York City’s architectural ensemble.

NEW YORK CITY HOUSING FUTURES
Tuesday March 11th at 6:00 pm.

Shampa Chanda, Assistant Commissioner for Planning at NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, will focus upon the challenges, opportunities, and issues as New York City houses the twenty-first century.

Admission: $15 for the general public, $10 for members, and $5 for students. For more information or to register visit www.generalsociety.org/events or call 212.921.1767


The General Society is a New York City Landmark located at 20 West 44th Street
Designed by Lamb and Rich and expanded by Ralph S. Townsend in 1903, the building is a striking example of monumental Beaux-Arts classicism.