Fred L. Peterson | |
|---|---|
| 43rd Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
| In office January 1953 – January 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Dorothy McCullough Lee |
| Succeeded by | Terry Schrunk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1896 Owatonna, Minnesota |
| Died | October 16, 1985 (aged 89) Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Pharmacist, politician |
Fred Lawrence Peterson (May 21, 1896 – October 16, 1985) was an American politician and businessman in the state of Oregon. A native of Minnesota, he grew up in Portland, Oregon, where he served as mayor from 1953 through 1956.