Peter Youree

Politician

1843 – 1914

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Who was Peter Youree?

Peter Youree was an American businessman and banker from Shreveport, Louisiana. In 1910 he directed the construction of his city's first skyscraper, the ten-story Commercial National Bank Building. He also financed the construction of his massive Youree Hotellater called the Washington Youree Hotel — in downtown Shreveport. He was president of the Louisiana Bankers Association from 1908-1909.

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Born
Apr 23, 1843
Lafayette County
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Shreveport
Died
Jul 13, 1914

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on July 23, 2013

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