About Peter Kirk
Lived 1860 – 1916 (aged 56). Peter Kirk was a businessperson.
Peter Kirk (February 15, 1840 – May 4, 1916) was a British-born American businessman who founded the City of Kirkland in King County, Washington, United States. The town is named in his honor.
Kirk was born in Townend, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, England. He founded Kirkland initially as a steelworkers' town. Peter wanted Kirkland to become the "Pittsburgh of the West" through his Great Western Iron and Steel Company. He died during his sleep in Friday Harbor, Washington. He is buried outside Friday Harbor.
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Who was Peter Kirk?
Businessman and founder of Kirkland, Washington (1860–1916)
When was Peter Kirk born?
Peter Kirk was born on 15 February 1860.
When did Peter Kirk die?
Peter Kirk died on 4 May 1916.
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Peter Kirk was a businessperson.
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