Peter Kirk
British-born American businessman (1840-1916)
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.2
From Wikipedia’s article on Peter Kirk (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Feb 15, 1860, died May 4, 1916.1
About
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.
From Wikipedia’s article on Peter Kirk, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
Career
Occupation: businessperson.4
- Date not recordedFounded Great Western Iron and Steel Company3
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- 1WikidataPeter Kirk on Wikidata
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