City Directories and History: 1909 – Kramer Bertram F. (Harriett), contractor, r 610 Boulevard (#504 Boulevard), also; Kramer Lorena Miss, r 610 Boulevard, 1920 – Mrs. Harriet C. Kramer,
This Greek Revival home was built in 1909, by Captain Bertram Kramer, a marine engineer and shipbuilder from Charleston. Kramer was a Civil War veteran who was present at Fort Sumter. Some report that he was a blockade runner during the Civil War.
Kramer was well-known in Anderson and lived to visit the city. He bought the lot from Fred G. Brown. At the time, the lot included the adjacent one occupied by Young Memorial A.R.P. Church. Captain Kramer’s daughter was Jennie Gilmer, the woman credited with establishing what has become AnMed Health., she married the well known architect Mr. G.B. Casey, who had designed her parents home.
The leaded glass in the front doors was brought from Charleston by Captain Kramer.
Dr. and Mrs. James R. Young purchased the house in 1919 and they raised eight children there. This was the first house in Anderson to have central heat. In 1970 the home became that of Mr .and Mrs. Ralph Gleason.
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