Biography of 	Buhler, E. F. Orleans Parish. Louisiana
Submitted by 	Mike Miller November 1997

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The Buhler Building Supply Company, 44 Carondelet street, New
Orleans, established the present business in 1891, with E. F. Buhler as
president and manager and Campbell Lewis as secretary and treasurer, but
Mr. Buhler has been engaged in this line of business for fifteen years.
They deal largely in mantels, grates, floor and art tiles, art, beveled,
plate and window glass, terre cotta chimney tops, etc.  are progressive
and active, and stand high in commercial and financial circles.  Eugene
P. Buhler was born in New Orleans in 1860 and his parents, John and
Christian (Seither) Buhler. were natives of Germany.  They came to New
Orleans about 1840, and here the father followed the bakery business for
many years.  They were the parents of seven children.  The eldest,
Joseph Buhler, is now proprietor of the Planter's Rice mills of New
Orleans, and another son, Louis, is a successful grain merchant.  Eugene
Buhler, aside from the above mentioned business, owns a large hardware
and house furnishing store at 438 and 440 Dryados street.  He is doing
an extensive city and country business and is full of push and energy.
Mr. Buhler is interested in all movements for the progress and
advancement of city and gives liberally of his means to further all
enterprises.  He is a charter member of the Mutual Loan & Building
company and a member of the finance committee.  In politics he is
strictly democratic and socially be is a member of the American Legion
of Honor, Knights of Pythias, Young Men's Gymnastic club, Olympic club
and member of Mechanics' & Dealers' exchange.

From Biographical and Historical Memoires of Louisiana, volume 2, p. 326.
Submitted by Mike Miller