FRANK
H. BUHL, manager of the Sharon Iron Works, now
the property of Buhl, Sons & Co., is a native of
Detroit, Mich., in which city his parents reside. He received a
first-class education and is a graduate of Yale College. In 1869 Mr.
Buhl located in Sharon, and in 1874 became manager of the extensive
iron works previously spoken of. He filled that position four years and
then returned to Detroit. In August, 1887, he again took charge of the
works, and has since remained in that capacity. Mr. Buhl was married
February 8, 1888, to Miss Julia Forker, daughter of the late
Henry Forker and granddaughter of the venerable T. J. Porter, Esq., of
Sharon. He is a Republican in politics, and one of the most prominent
iron manufacturers of Pennsylvania.
Source: (History of Mercer County, 1888,
page 712)
Buhl Mansion
Home of Frank H & Julia (Forker) Buhl
Sharon, PA |
Statues of Frank H & Julia (Forker) Buhl
Buhl Park
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