Blair Bates and Nelson Nave
Blair Bates and Nelson Nave Blair Bates and Nelson Nave

Blair Bates and Nelson Nave

Recorded July 7, 2023 Archived July 7, 2023 00:00 minutes
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Interview ID: mby022866

Description

Colleagues Blair Bates (66) and Nelson Nave (75) talk about their work in historic preservation, Blair working as a restoration contractor and Nelson as an architect, to maintain the Ladies’ Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Subject Log / Time Code

3:00
Blair Bates (BB) talks about the value of hand drawing building layouts.
7:35
Nelson Nave (NN) explains the origins of his involvement with the Ladies' Library Association, first being hired to design an addition to their historic building.
11:00
BB reflects on the need for intentional care in building restoration.
16:50
BB and NN recall when they first met each other.
20:15
BB and NN wonder who will replace them in their work once they are gone.
28:00
BB talks about the differences between restoration and remodeling.
32:20
NN and BB answer questions from StoryCorps facilitator Manuela Velasquez.

Participants

  • Blair Bates
  • Nelson Nave

Recording Locations

Kalamazoo Public Library

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach

Subjects