This history program presented by Harrison Hartley at Rolling Hills Library (1904 North Belt Hwy) on Thursday, November 13 from 6 to 7 pm in the downstairs community room. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Hartley is a St Joseph Native who has taught Philosophy, English, and Communication in colleges in Missouri and Kansas and worked in journalism (broadcast and print), mental health, and museum operations for many years. A well-known local public speaker, he has a special interest in the history and character of St. Joseph and takes great pleasure in sharing what he knows and in learning more from those who attend his presentations.
In St Joseph and the Landmark Year: 1927!, Hartley presents an overview of local works and the visionaries who realized them with commentary on their relevance today. Among the subjects featured are Civic Center Park, City Hall, Missouri Theater, the Wyeth Estate on Frederick Avenue, and amazing characters like Waylande Gregory, the Boller Brothers, and the Dubinsky/Durwood family. Hartley’s narration is accompanied by photographs past and present and affords a deep look into the importance of local history and culture.
This program is presented in cooperation with the Centennial Celebration Series (CCS) in anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of City Hall and the Missouri Theater in 2027 and organized by the CCS Committee of The Friends of the Missouri Theater. For more information, email CelebrationSeries2027@gmail.com or phone Committee Chair, Lori McAlister at 402-802-2099.
Categorized in: Arts & Culture, History