Peter Buol
American mayor (1873–1939)
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. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Early life
In 1873, Buol was born in Chicago, Illinois. Buol's father was Frank Buol and his mother was Emma Buol, Swiss immigrants. Buol grew up in Chicago and in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Career
Buol was initially trained under his father as a chef.
In 1901, he joined his father in Hollywood, though by 1904 he had arrived in Las Vegas. Buol soon became involved in the mining, real estate, and artesian water industries. 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.
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