- Sep 26, 2024
- Times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Venue: Hershey History Center - Home of the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society
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40 Northeast Drive
Hershey, PA 17033 - Admission: Free. Donation to the Hershey History Center appreciated.
- Phone: (717) 520-0748
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Thursday, September 26 at 6pm at the Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey PA 17033. Urban Meets the Chocolate King is presented by Lancaster architect and author, Gregory Scott, FAIA, on the untold story of Milton S. Hershey and his architect C. Emlen Urban. One built an empire with a kiss! The other designed his dream! Friends for Life. Two men from humble beginnings, both with academic struggles, both with ambition and dreams! The program is free and open to everyone. Registration is not required. Please RSVP to info@hersheyhistory
Bio: Gregg has done extensive research into the fascinating life of Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban. He serves as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and is co-founder and partner emeritus of RLPS Architects. Gregg contributes as architectural columnist and correspondent for LNP Media Group and NBC affiliate WGAL. He has received awards from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County—most recently as author of award winning “Urban Legend: The Life & Legacy of C. Emlen Urban”