Mechanics Hall: Home of the Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, New York Building, Corner of Park Place and Broadway, New York
The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York was founded in 1785 and received a state charter in 1792. In 1802 the Society bought a property at 239 Broadway and there established Mechanics Hall, the six-storey corner building shown here. They later moved to 30-36 Crosby Street in 1831, to 472 Broadway in 1843 and to18 Sixteenth Street in 1877. In 1899 they settled at 20 West 44th Street which remains their home today.
Artwork Details
- Title: Mechanics Hall: Home of the Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, New York Building, Corner of Park Place and Broadway, New York
- Artist: Anonymous, American, 19th century
- Date: 1830–50
- Medium: Lithograph
- Dimensions: Image: 7 1/2 × 5 1/4 in. (19 × 13.3 cm)
Sheet: 11 7/16 × 8 11/16 in. (29 × 22 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954
- Object Number: 54.90.1583
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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