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Friends and colleagues Brandie Miklus (40) and Jackson McQuigg (51) share a conversation about their involvement with Friends of Tampa Union Station. They discuss the history of the station, their personal connections to it, transit in Florida and historic preservation.

“I would like to see people be inspired to live cooperatively, and balanced, sharing life, space, and resources..." Susan Murphy was a founding member of Saugerties’ Cantine’s Island Co-Housing Community. With a storyteller’s talent and passion for the concept of...

Camryn Ewing: 2020-09-23 20:09:24

Building & Grounds Co-Chairs of the Ladies’ Library Association (LLA) of Kalamazoo, Paula Jamison (no age given) and Marge Kars (no age given), detail the process of maintaining the LLA’s historic building.

In this interview I speak with my dad about how growing up in his family changed him as a person as well as the influence brought onto him by his mother and neighbor. We speak of family traditions, origins from...

Bonnie Arends, Stephen Arends and Randal Arends talks about the car accident that killed Stephen’s twin brother, Greg, and left Stephen with a traumatic brain injury after being in a coma for 6 months.

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Brandie Staney (46) interviews her grandfather William "Bill" Coleman (91) about his experiences building the Tuy Hoa Air Base during the Vietnam War.

We talked about my Dad's work life and childhood.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to former New York Times reporter David Dunlap (70) about his massive documentation projects of the built environments of New York City and Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Ms. Cox, President of the Tenth Street Residential Association, shares her memories and an urgent message to preserve the neighborhood. The Tenth Street Historic District is one of the few Freedman's towns left in the City of Dallas.

Friends Annie Nelson (65) and Polly Wade (94) recount Polly's 30 years as a volunteer and docent at the Laramie Plains Museum at the historic Ivinson Mansion.

Don Simmons (63) talks to his partner, Gabriel Mora (36), about coming to Fresno and feeling cared for by the residents of Fresno when he was experiencing a medical crisis. He follows by talking about his life here as a...

Norm Davis talks about growing up in Port Chester, New York and his love of old buildings and architecture.

One Small Step partners Mary "Mamie" Pound (55) and Charlotte Ingram (76) discuss changes in education and issues surrounding race that are prevalent within the United States.

Amy Howell (46) shares a conversation with her husband, Luca Coletāo [no age given], about how they first met, their time in Paris together, their decision to move to North Carolina, their son, and their hopes for the future.

My uncle Rob has been an avid builder throughout his life, and has since used his passion to steer his career as well as have a good time before the creation of the internet.

Ellen (49) interviews her husband, Arthur (60), about his family history in Brooklyn and his career as an artist, musician, and curator.

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.

Friends John Notz (92) and Grace Hanny (77) discuss their involvement with Black Point Estate and Gardens, from the family's decision to preserve the estate to their decision to donate the property to the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Colleagues Susan Edmondson (57) and Jeff Finn (42) discuss the development of downtown Colorado Springs and their involvement in this ongoing project. They reflect on the many variables that contribute to a successful downtown area while emphasizing the unique potential...

Donald "Don" Helms (62) shares a conversation with his wife Deb Helms (60) about their experiences working at the non-profit project and store Legacy Architectural Salvage. They talk about their love of historic preservation, and getting to share pieces of...

Spouses Mary "Kathleen" Shafer (41) and David Branch (43) talk about their move from Virginia to Marfa, life in West Texas, and memories that stand out from when they first met.

One Small Step partners Ronald "Ron" Frantz (64) and TC Burgin (71) talk about their appreciation of Oklahoma and their hopes for its future. They also share how they are different from what people might expect from them.