Brown, Charles S.

CHARLES S. BROWN’S birth and death dates have not been determined. In February 1906, he established the “Brown Studio” in Petaluma at 818 Main Street, the space previously occupied by the photographer Thorsten Lawson who in turn had purchased the space from photographers Edwin and Ada Healy. On October 7, 1907, the drill team of the Petaluma Lodge of Fraternal Brotherhood was photographed in full uniform at Brown Studio. Later that month, the Brown Studio was purchased by W. L. Shattuck and renamed La Motte Studio.

Petaluma Studio: “Brown Studio”, 818 Main Street, Petaluma, California.

Active in Petaluma: February 1906 - October 1907

Bibliography: Petaluma Argus-Courier, February 24, 1906, p.3; October 6, 1906, p.8; October 4, 1907, p. 1; October 7, 1907, p.4. Petaluma Daily Morning Courier, March 3, 1906, p. 1.

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