CHARLES L. CRAMER 

Charles L. Cramer, a photographer of San Francisco, was reared and educated in the State of Michigan. After reaching manhood he determined to come to the Pacific coast, and accordingly cross the plains with the Gibson wagon train in 1855. He learned the business of photography soon after his arrival and followed it through the country. In 1862 he came to San Francisco and worked in the Vance gallery a few years, and later bought an interest in Bailey’s gallery, and for the past twenty-eight years has been engaged in the business in this city. With the exception of William Shew, he is the oldest in the business. He does all kinds of photographic work, and gives his personal supervision to the details of his gallery. 

Transcribed by Donna L. Becker 

Source: "The Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 1, page 512, Lewis Publishing Co., 1892.