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American politician in Nevada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Buol (October 1, 1873 – February 11, 1939) was an American politician. He was the first mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1911 to 1913.[1] He was a member of the Republican Party.
Peter Buol | |
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Member of the Nevada Senate | |
In office 1915–1918 | |
In office 1913–1914 | |
1st Mayor of Las Vegas | |
In office June 1911 – May 1913 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | William L. Hawkins |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | October 1, 1873
Died | February 11, 1939 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged
Cause of death | Stroke |
Resting place | Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lorena V. (nee Patterson) Buol |
Parent |
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Relatives | Dorothy Elizabeth Buol (daughter) |
Occupation | Politician |
Known for | First mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada |
In 1873, Buol was born in Chicago, Illinois. Buol's father was Frank Buol and his mother was Emma Buol, Swiss immigrants.[1][2] Buol grew up in Chicago and in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Buol was initially trained under his father as a chef.[1] In 1901, he joined his father in Hollywood, though by 1904 he had arrived in Las Vegas.[1][3] Buol soon became involved in the mining, real estate, and artesian water industries.[1] His own efforts and his ability to inspire others to invest in Las Vegas helped increase the speed of its development in the early 1900s.[1]
Buol won the first election for mayor of Las Vegas by ten votes.[1] His term lasted from June 1911 until May 1913.[1] Buol was then elected to represent Clark County at the Nevada State Assembly for a two-year term (1913–14), followed by a four-year term to represent Clark County at the Nevada State Senate (1915–18).[3]
On September 24, 1900, Buol married Lorena V. Patterson. Buol's adopted daughter is Dorothy Elizabeth Buol.[4][5]
In 1913, Buol and his wife built their own home at North Seventh Street and Ogden Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada.[4]
In 1925, Buol and his family moved to Los Angeles, California. After suffering a stroke in 1937, Buol died there on February 11, 1939, at the age of 65.[1]
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