Urban & The Chocolate King
Urban & The Chocolate King
Wednesday, November 18 | 6-7:30pm
Presented by Gregory Scott
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About the program
Gregory (Gregg) Scott presents a program on his book, Urban & The Chocolate King, the untold story of Milton S. Hershey and his architect, C. Emlen Urban. The two men likely met as teenagers in the small town of Lancaster, PA. One created an empire built on a kiss. The other designed it. What drove them to achieve fame beyond their wildest dreams?
Books will be available to purchase at the program.
Milton S. Hershey. C. 1905
Bio
Gregg Scott 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—and is the author of award winning: “Urban Legend: The Life & Legacy of C. Emlen Urban”.
Past board & community involvement includes Samaritan Counseling Center, Hospice of Lancaster County, United Disabilities Service, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, and Lancaster City Council.
Gregg is also proud to be an Eagle Scout.
List of C. Emlen Urban buildings in Hershey
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1903 – Original Hershey Chocolate Company Offices and Factory (demolished 1931)
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1905 – Cocoa House (1 Chocolate Avenue) (demolished 1963)
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1908 – High Point
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1910 – McKinley Building 1910 expansion (demolished 1928)
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1914 – M.S. Hershey Consolidated Building
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1914 – Hershey Trust Company (1 W. Chocolate Avenue)
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1915 – Community Building and Hershey Theatre (14 E. Chocolate Avenue)
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1915 – Convention Hall
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1916 – Hershey Press Building
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1909-1916 – Mansions along Chocolate Avenue
C. Emlen Urban, 1863-1939