Fred Hugh Bremerman Photograph Collection

Fred Hugh Bremerman was a native of Indianapolis, IN and lived in the state for most of his life. A portion of Bremerman’s early career was spent with Donaldson and Sons, a subsidiary of Ulen and Company (construction company) located in Lebanon, IN, where he served as Manager. It is believed that Brermerman returned to Indianapolis in or around 1933.

In Indianapolis, Fred Hugh Bremerman became involved in professional organizations, including the American Institute of Architects, the Indianapolis Home Builders Association, and the Indianapolis Real Estate Board. An architect and builder, Bremerman frequently collaborated with other designers in the Indianapolis area, including Marion Carlton Smith, Leslie F. Ayers, and Orval Williamson. Many of the homes designed and/or built by Bremerman are located in neighborhoods in north Indianapolis, including Brendonwood and Meridian Hills. Some of Bremerman’s most recognizable work in the Indianpolis area include the centerpiece home for the 1950 Indianapolis Home Show and the original clubhouse for the Meridian Hills Country Club.

In 1951, Fred Hugh Bremerman moved to Naples, FL, where he became an active member of the community. Of his many achievement in Florida, Bremerman was the founder and director of the First National Bank of Naples and an appointed member of the City of Naples General Contractors Board. Together with his son Dale, Hugh established Bremerman and Son, Inc., which was responsible for the design and construction of numerous commercial buildings in Naples. As in Indianapolis, Bremerman continued to design and built numerous residences in and around the Naples area, including Jamaica Towers, his final project.

Fred Hugh Bremerman passed away in Naples, FL on October 6, 1969 at the age of 69.