Charles DeForest Fredricks

Biography

Charles DeForest Fredricks (1823-1894) was a pioneering photographer whose keen eye preserved the likenesses of families, explorers, and dignitaries alike in the era of the daguerreotype.

He brought refinement to the craft and shared his artistry with patrons from New York to South America, and he now rests in the shadow of the First Presbyterian Church as a testament to his creative legacy.