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'''Peter Buol''' (October 1, 1873 – February 11, 1939) was an [[United States|American]] [[politician]]. He was the first [[mayor]] of [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]] from 1911 to 1913.<ref name="First100">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).</ref> He was a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].
'''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.<ref name="First100">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).</ref> He was a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==
Buol was initially trained under his father as a chef.<ref name="First100" />
Buol was initially trained under his father as a chef.<ref name="First100" />
In 1901, he joined his father in [[Hollywood]], though by 1904 he had arrived in Las Vegas.<ref name="First100" /><ref name="Passages">MaryLou Carroll, "Born in the U.S.A. Peter Buol: Entrepreneur and public servant," ''Passages/Passagen'' 41 (Fall 2006):50-1.</ref> Buol soon became involved in the mining, real estate, and artesian water industries.<ref name="First100" /> 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.<ref name="First100" />
In 1901, he joined his father in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], though by 1904 he had arrived in Las Vegas.<ref name="First100" /><ref name="Passages">MaryLou Carroll, "Born in the U.S.A. Peter Buol: Entrepreneur and public servant," ''Passages/Passagen'' 41 (Fall 2006):50-1.</ref> Buol soon became involved in the mining, real estate, and artesian water industries.<ref name="First100" /> 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.<ref name="First100" />


Buol won the first election for mayor of Las Vegas by ten votes.<ref name="First100" /> His term lasted from June 1911 until May 1913.<ref name="First100" /> Buol was then elected to represent [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] at the [[Nevada Assembly|Nevada State Assembly]] for a two-year term (1913–14), followed by a four-year term to represent Clark County at the [[Nevada Senate|Nevada State Senate]] (1915–18).<ref name="Passages" />
Buol won the first election for mayor of Las Vegas by ten votes.<ref name="First100" /> His term lasted from June 1911 until May 1913.<ref name="First100" /> Buol was then elected to represent [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] at the [[Nevada Assembly|Nevada State Assembly]] for a two-year term (1913–14), followed by a four-year term to represent Clark County at the [[Nevada Senate|Nevada State Senate]] (1915–18).<ref name="Passages" />
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On September 24, 1900, Buol married Lorena V. Patterson. Buol's adopted daughter is Dorothy Elizabeth Buol.<ref name="reviewjournal_buol1999"/><ref>The History of Nevada, Volume 2. Sam Post Davis. Page 1134</ref>
On September 24, 1900, Buol married Lorena V. Patterson. Buol's adopted daughter is Dorothy Elizabeth Buol.<ref name="reviewjournal_buol1999"/><ref>The History of Nevada, Volume 2. Sam Post Davis. Page 1134</ref>


In 1913, Buol and his wife built their own home at North Seventh Street and Ogden Avenue in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]].<ref name="reviewjournal_buol1999">{{cite web |URL=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/peter-buol/ |title=Peter Buol |website=reviewjournal.com |date=February 7, 1999 |accessdate=August 29, 2020}}</ref>
In 1913, Buol and his wife built their own home at North Seventh Street and Ogden Avenue in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]].<ref name="reviewjournal_buol1999">{{cite web |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/peter-buol/ |title=Peter Buol |website=reviewjournal.com |date=February 7, 1999 |accessdate=August 29, 2020}}</ref>


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.<ref name="First100" />
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.<ref name="First100" />
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Peter Buol
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 byOffice established
Succeeded byWilliam L. Hawkins
Personal details
Born(1873-10-01)October 1, 1873
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 11, 1939(1939-02-11) (aged 65)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of deathStroke
Resting placeInglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLorena V. (nee Patterson) Buol
Parent
  • Frank Buol (father)
RelativesDorothy Elizabeth Buol (daughter)
OccupationPolitician
Known forFirst mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada

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.

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i 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).
  2. ^ Las Vegas Age, "Died," May 16, 1914 (Obituary of Frank Buol).
  3. ^ a b MaryLou Carroll, "Born in the U.S.A. Peter Buol: Entrepreneur and public servant," Passages/Passagen 41 (Fall 2006):50-1.
  4. ^ a b "Peter Buol". reviewjournal.com. February 7, 1999. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  5. ^ The History of Nevada, Volume 2. Sam Post Davis. Page 1134
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Preceded by
Office established
 Mayor of Las Vegas
1911–1913 		Succeeded by
William L. Hawkins
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