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. 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. Buol soon became involved in the mining, real estate, and artesian water industries.

In 1913, Buol and his wife built their own home at North Seventh Street and Ogden Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.