Peter Buol
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 | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the district | |
| 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 | October 1, 1873 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1939 (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Resting place | Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lorena V. (nee Patterson) Buol |
| Father | Frank Buol |
| Relatives | Dorothy Elizabeth Buol (daughter) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | First mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada |
Early life
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.
Career
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]
Personal life
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]
Bibliography
- Hopkins, A. D. "Peter Buol: The Promoter." In The First 100: Portraits of the Men and Women Who Shaped Las Vegas. Las Vegas: Huntington Press, 1999. http://www.1st100.com/part1/buol.html
- Carroll, MaryLou. "Born in the U.S.A. Peter Buol: Entrepreneur and public servant." Passages/Passagen 41 (Fall 2006):50-1.
References
- A. D. Hopkins, "Peter Buol: The Promoter" in The First 100: Portraits of the Men and Women Who Shaped Las Vegas (Las Vegas: Huntington Press, 1999).
- Las Vegas Age, "Died," May 16, 1914 (Obituary of Frank Buol).
- MaryLou Carroll, "Born in the U.S.A. Peter Buol: Entrepreneur and public servant," Passages/Passagen 41 (Fall 2006):50-1.
- "Peter Buol". reviewjournal.com. February 7, 1999. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- The History of Nevada, Volume 2. Sam Post Davis. Page 1134
External links
| Preceded by Office established |
Mayor of Las Vegas 1911–1913 |
Succeeded by William L. Hawkins |