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Revision as of 15:35, 26 April 2024
Frederick H. Reimers | |
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 Reimers in 1916 | |
| Born | Frederick Holberg Reimers June 1, 1889 |
| Died | July 11, 1961 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Architect |
Frederick H. Reimers (June 1, 1889–July 11, 1961) was an American architect in the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 20th century.[1] Most of his major buildings were in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Early life
Reimers was born in Lakeport, California to American parents. He studied architecture at the University of California, Berkeley graduating in 1915.[2]
Career
Reimers began his career as a draftsman for architect Bernard Maybeck in 1915. During World War I he was a candidate for the Reserve Officers Training Program (ROTC), Presidio, in San Francisco.[2]
He married Jane Howard in Alameda County on June 6, 1923.[2]
In 1926, he designed and built the Olvida Peñas residence located at 1061 Majella Road in Pebble Beach, California. The house is noted for its use of Mexican Vernacular architecture and adherence to the community planning structures of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach.[3] The building was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 3, 1978.[4]
In 1927, Reimers built the Franklin Building on 1624 Franklin Street, Oakland, California.
In 1928, he built the Income Securities Building, an Art Deco office building at 360-364 14th Street in Oakland.
Death
Reimers died on July 11, 1961, in Piedmont, California.[5]
References
- ^ "Oakland City Planning Commission" (PDF). Oakland Planning Commission. Oakland, California. July 19, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Frederick Holberg Reimers Sr. (Architect)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD). Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Seavey, Kent L. (April 3, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form: Olvida Penas". National Park Service. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Olvida Penas". Office of Historic Preservation. April 3, 1978. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Prominent Architect Reimers". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. July 12, 1961. p. 29. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
External links
Category:Architects from California
Category:1889 births
Category:1961 deaths
Category:University of California alumni
Category:20th-century American architects