Gatteys, Jim 2002-09-19
Jim Gatteys, long-time Lubbock, Texas resident, talks about his experience living in North Overton and the North Overton Redevelopment Project. Note: This interview is part of the North Overton redevelopment collection.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Jim Gatteys
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Date: September 19, 2002
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:40:01
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Moved to Lubbock, Texas; Attended Texas Tech University; Lived in North Overton; Student and family residents; Neighborhood changes; Population differences; Rental property deterioration; Lived in the round house; Renting property; Unique architecture; Tornado of 1970; Property value; Cost of rent; Purchased the round house; Renovated house; North Overton Redevelopment; Delbert McDougal plans for the property; His relationship with McDougal Company; Sold the property for demolition; Cost negotiations; Moved to South Overton; Similarities between North and South Overton; Importance of property maintenance; City of Lubbock influence; McDougal redevelopment cost efficiency; Neighborhood restoration; Zoning and funding; Historical significance of North Overton; North Overton neighborhood; Proximity to Texas Tech University; Cultural diversity; Influence of student residents; Sense of community; McDougal plans for North Overton; Neighborhood benefits to students; Walking distance to Texas Tech University; Low cost of living; Ability to rent houses and apartments; McDougal Redevelopment plans; Integration of old houses and new buildings; Street development; City assistance; South Overton property; Renovation plans; Property history; Historic value of his house; Neighborhood community.
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