Mike Hardesty Tell us Stories about the Buildings of Phoenix Past and Present

Mike Hardesty, a realtor and historic preservationist, has found a way to make everyday people care about historic preservation in a city that's obsessed with newness. He makes fantastic videos of buildings he thinks are cool, buildings in danger, and sometimes, even buildings that could not be saved. Mike is bringing important stories about Phoenix to the eyes and ears of the whole world through his Instagram page @discover_phoenix. Listen to our conversation about what brought Mike to the Valley and how he got into preservation.