Mechanics' Institute

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gptkbp:instanceOf organization
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Library_Association
gptkb:California_Library_Association
gptkbp:architect Victorian style
brick construction
gptkbp:collection historical documents
digital resources
periodicals
technical books
gptkbp:collectionSize over 200,000 volumes
gptkbp:communityEvents art exhibitions
lecture series
science fairs
technology expos
annual book fair
gptkbp:educational_programs STEM education
adult education
youth programs
digital literacy training
entrepreneurship training
gptkbp:focus education
science
technology
gptkbp:founded 1824
gptkbp:funding grants
donations
sponsorships
membership fees
gptkbp:historical_significance fostered community engagement
contributed to the Gold Rush era
promoted technical education
provided resources for self-education
supported local inventors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mechanics' Institute
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Francisco
gptkbp:membership available to public
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Andrew_Carnegie
gptkb:John_Muir
gptkb:Mark_Twain
gptkb:Robert_Louis_Stevenson
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:offersServices workshops
networking events
exhibitions
lectures
gptkbp:partnerships government agencies
non-profit organizations
local universities
tech companies
gptkbp:renovated 2005
gptkbp:type cultural institution
library
gptkbp:website www.milibrary.org