Bertram, Jim 2019-05-22
This interview features Jim Bertram as he discusses his career and projects with the city of Lubbock’s Park Planning and Development section. Jim elaborates on the city’s sign ordinance, and how the 1970 tornado worked as a catalyst for changing the city. Jim also describes in detail the Canyon Lake Parks project and the lake systems there.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jim Bertram
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 22, 2019
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:26:10 (1 hour 26 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and the building of the Civic Center; Billboard companies following city ordinance; Canyon Lake Parks; Lubbock City Council of the 1970s; The Lubbock tornado as a catalyst for redevelopment; The first dam at Canyon Lakes Park; other details about the park; Jim’s background information; The difference between planning in the 1970s and other time periods; Building community spirit and goals; Jim Bertram Lake System lakes seven and eight; His awards and legacy
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to a CD copy in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/362896>
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