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Deadwood’s historic charm due largely to historic preservation and programs

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ince 1876, the exclamation “I love this town,” has echoed through local rocks and rills. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors either fall in love with Deadwood and its charming historic buildings, landmarks, and byways or head back to town pick up where their last love affair with the Wild West city left off.

Either way, the reason for their affinity is generally two-fold. They love the looks of Deadwood’s charming and well-preserved Victorian architecture. And they can’t resist the decades-old woodland pine forested setting that surrounds the city, nestled in its gold-bearing gulch.

“Historic preservation (HP) makes Deadwood unique in that not only do we have the enforcement, sometimes referred to as a stick, but we have the programs to assist those property owners, known as the carrot,” said Deadwood Historic Preservation Officer Kevin Kuchenbecker.

While Deadwood inherently has a great deal of history, without a push for preservation, much of it would have been lost over the years.

A milestone for preserving that history was reached in 1961, as Deadwood became the only city in the United States to be named a National Historic Landmark.

The future of Deadwood’s unique architecture and monuments documenting its rich historic past were solidified with the advent of legalized gaming in the gulch on Nov. 1, 1989.

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ing is not the only draw to Deadwood; people are also fascinated by its unique, colorful history.

You might not know it, but for every dollar you spend gaming, a portion of those proceeds go toward local and statewide historic preservation.

In 1986, local business owners agreed to lobby for legalized gaming to create economic development for the community.

As gaming moved through the state legislature, the Deadwood City Commission established the Historic Preservation Commission in 1987 to oversee the restoration of historic sites in the community.

Slowly, residents and businesses began using the historic preservation cost-share programs and grants to improve their homes and buildings in a historically accurate fashion, furthering preservation goals and adding to that distinct Deadwood charm.

“A portion of the gaming revenues generated go to support Deadwood’s Historic Preservation efforts, and with those funds we are able to provide financial assistance through programs to offset the cost of res-

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toration and rehabilitation with following the standards and guidelines set forth in the ordinance,” Kuchenbecker said.

Several programs provide financial assistance to homeowners and businesses as an incentive for them to perform needed repairs on their homes, stimulating quality restoration and protection of

You might not know it, but for every dollar you spend gaming, a portion of those proceeds go toward local and state-wide historic preservation.

buildings and structures that contribute to the historic integrity of the city of Deadwood, which can sometimes be expensive when following the Secretary of Interior Standards.

In 2018, the Historic Preservation Commission and the city of Deadwood budgeted $867,000 for homeowners taking advantage of the programs.

“We are a National Historic Landmark District and because of that and the adoption of local ordinances establishing

the Historic Preservation Commission, all exterior changes within the historic districts require review to meet the Secretary of Interior standards,” explained Deadwood Historic Preservation Officer Kevin Kuchenbecker. “There are just over 2,500 National Landmark Districts in the United States. There are 18 in South Dakota.

Three are architectural. One of those is Deadwood.”

The Deadwood National Historic Landmark District, over which the city of Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission has jurisdiction per established ordinances, is included on the national register of historic places and the South Dakota state register of historic places.

Pursuant to these established ordinances, the city of Deadwood’s Historic Preservation Commission has the authority to adopt guidelines to determine if any undertaking will encroach upon, damage, or destroy any historic property included in the national register of historic places or the state register of historic places.

Design guidelines are set forth for downtown, residential neighborhood, according to the Secretary of the Interiors standards for rehabilitation and illustrated guidelines for rehabilitating historic

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buildings.

Kuchenbecker said that he approaches his job as historic preservation officer in the following manner.

“To ensure the secretary of interior standards of rehabilitation are met to preserve, protect and promoted Deadwood’s rich and unique history.”

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He also strives to treat everyone fair and equitable.

“Fair in the interpretation and enforcement of the ordinances I am under oath to follow,” Kuchenbecker said.

Deadwood. Where a blast from the past remains firmly rooted in the future.

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ikers visiting the Deadwood area will find a number of nearby opportunities. They include Old Baldy, the ’76 Trail, Little Spearfish Falls Trail, Mt. Roosevelt, Crow Peak, Whitewood Creek Trail, and the Mickelson Trail.

The Mickelson Trail starts in Deadwood and spans a total length of 109 miles. A Deadwood Trailhead is at the trail’s north end and located just off Sherman Street.

This trail accommodates hiking, horseback riding, and biking. It begins to gain elevation when leaving Deadwood and is mostly uphill to Dumont.

The Kirk Trailhead, about 3.5 miles up the trail, is the first trailhead.

Trail use requires a trail pass for users over age 12. The pass may be purchased at the trailhead or online.

However, those using the trail within Deadwood city limits do not need to purchase a pass.

The nearby Centennial Trail spans

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111 miles and goes through the Black Hills National Forest. It starts at Bear Butte State Park northeast of Sturgis and goes through the Fort Meade Recreation Area, Black Hills National Forest, and Custer State Park before ending at Wind Cave National Park.

This trail was built in 1989 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of South Dakota’s statehood.

It is open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. However, some marked portions do not allow horses or bikes.

Hiking the entire trail will take seven to 10 days, with mountain bikers and horseback riders likely to finish in three to four days.

Features of other trails follow.

Old Baldy: The trail is 6 miles long and has a mile-long spur. No services are

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available, so visitors are advised to bring along water and snacks.

The best way to reach the trail is from Spearfish Canyon. At Savoy, turn off Highway 14A onto Black Hills National Forest Road 222 and go about six miles.

Turn north on Tinton Road, and the trailhead is about a mile up the road. ’76 Trail: This Spearfish Canyon trail is about a 20-minute drive from Deadwood. It is a ¾-mile trail that gains 1,000 feet in elevation.

Take Highway 85 through Lead to Cheyenne Crossing. Then, turn north on Highway 14A through Spearfish Canyon.

Turn at Savoy, and the trail starts across the road from Spearfish Canyon Lodge.

Little Spearfish Falls Trail: The ¾-mile hike is in Spearfish Canyon right behind the Latchstring Inn. It descends 110 feet to Spearfish Falls and is not too strenuous.

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Mt. Roosevelt: This hike only a few miles from Deadwood. It is short, not too strenuous, and offers many views.

Hikers can see Bear Butte to the east; North Dakota to the north; Bear Lodge mountains to the northwest; and Terry, Custer, and Black Elk peaks to the south.

This site is also home to the Friendship monument, which Seth Bullock conceived as a memorial for former president Theodore Roosevelt.

horseback riders are allowed on the trail. However, motorized vehicles are not permitted.

Visitors are asked to plan for this hike taking much of the day, so water and snacks are recommended.

To reach Crow Peak, head north on Spearfish’s Main Street and turn left on Hillsview. This will meet with Forest Service Road 214, and the trailhead is about seven miles away.

Crow Peak: It is only a few miles from Spearfish and offers views of Bear Butte, Spearfish Mountain, and Terry Peak from the top.

The trail measures just over three miles in length, plus a one-half mile spur to Beaver Ridge. An elevation gain of 1,500 feet gives this rail a “difficult” designation.

Hikers, bicyclists, and

Whitewood Creek Trail: This Deadwood hike begins at First Gold, which is by the Days of ’76 Rodeo Grounds. A bridge is crossed by the Lower Main parking lot, and hikers go down right by the creek.

Picnic tables are available, and the trail is paved. The trail goes through town to the Mickelson Trail trailhead.

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Ample snow in the Deadwood area during the winter months means never-ending fun for winter sports enthusiasts.

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Black Hills snowmobile network features 350 miles of trails

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inter in the Black Hills means many visitors will traverse the 350-mile Black Hills snowmobile trail network. It features parking, pit stops, and warming shelters and is ranked as one of the nation’s top 10 riding places.

Very few locations are unavailable for riding, but there are four restricted areas: wildlife winter ranges/habitat, private property, cross country skiing complexes, and active logging areas.

Some trails lead up through deep canyons, weave through pine forests, and ascend to summit lookouts. Others

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open onto untracked meadows and play areas.

Full-time staff grooms the trails nightly. Snow and trail conditions are available by visiting www.gfp.sd.gov/ to-do/snowmobile.

Trails officially open Dec. 15 and will stay open through March 31 each year. Crews do not groom the trails until at least 12 inches of snow are on the ground.

Grooming stops after March 31.

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks district park manager Shannon Percy said snowmobilers may still ride on Black Hills National Forest land after that date, but agreements with private landowners expire.

Northern routes along the system tend to have the most snow. The southern areas near Moon (close to Hill City) also boast quite a bit of snow.

Percy said the trails would feature four new reroutes this season due to logging activities. He encourages all snowmobilers to pick up a current map, which is free and available at trailheads and vendors listed on the maps.

Representatives of the Forest Service, Game, Fish, and Parks, and logging interests meet every year to discuss timber sales and how trails will be affected.

Several local retailers offer snowmobile rentals. Local snowmobile service

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Residents and non-resiand guides are also available. dents may purchase a special Snowmobile licenses may five-day temporary permit for be purchased at any county unlicensed snowmobiles. This treasurer’s office. A resident permit is available online and license costs $10 per year, at many trailwith a temposide vendors. rary five-day Trails officially A motorpermit costing open Dec. 15 cycle may be $40 for non-resand will stay converted to idents. open through fit the defiPercy said March 31.

Snowmobile nition of a trail counters licenses may be snowmobile. noted 91,521 purchased at any This permit clicks during the county treasurer’s costs $20 2016-17 season, office. A resident and is valid compared to license costs from Dec. 41,396 the sea$10 per year, 1 through son before that. with a temporary March 31.

He added that five-day permit Call the information is costing $40 for Black Hills used for things non-residents.

Trails Office like determining at (605) 584which trailheads receive the most use and eval- 3896 to purchase a pass.

Snowmobilers operating uating grooming cycles. in road rights-of-way and/or Non-resident snowmobiles public snowmobile trails must that are validly licensed in show proof of final responsianother state may be legally bility (liability insurance). operated in South Dakota.

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Fall-Winter 2017-2018 Schedule of Events Nov. 2 Nov. 10 Nov. 10-12 &

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8:00 p.m.

Nov. 17

Hairball

Nov. 18

Thunder From Down Under Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr., Deadwood, SD 57732 605-559-0386 • www.deadwoodmountaingrand.com

8:00 p.m.

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All The Kings Women

Gold Camp Players Adult Play.

7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 2:00 p.m. Sunday

Historic Homestake Opera House 313 W. Main St., Lead, SD 57754 605-584-2067 • www.homestakeoperahouse.org

Cheech & Chong 8:00 p.m.

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Nov. 25 Dec. 10

Jamey Johnson 8:00 p.m.

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Holiday Jam with the Heggs 7:00 p.m.

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Williams & Ree 8:00 p.m.

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Black Hills Cowboy Christmas 2:00 p.m. Matinee Show 7:00 p.m. Evening Show with Dance

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Dec. 15 Jan. 6 Jan. 12-13 Jan. 18-20 Jan. 19-20

The Midtown Men 8:00 p.m.

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Gabriel Eglesias 8:00 p.m.

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Red Dirt Music Festival

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Deadwood Snowmobile Rally

Join the fun of the Pro Snocross racing...with a little extra!

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ISOC Deadwood Snocross Showdown Professional Snowmobile Races

More than 150 of the top professional Snocross racers will descend on the historic town’s Days of ‘76 Rodeo Grounds for a weekend of high-flying, high-speed, high-octane snowmobile racing.

Deadwood Chamber of Commerce 501 Main St., Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-1876 • 800-999-1876 • www.deadwood.com

Feb. 9-10

Mar. 4

Mardi Gras Weekend

It’s the best party north of the Bayou! Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Wild West, with a weekend full of free parades, costume contests, parties, and live music.

Deadwood Chamber of Commerce 501 Main St., Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-1876 • 800-999-1876 • www.deadwood.com

2018 University of SD Chambers Singers Acapella Concert 4:00 p.m.

Historic Homestake Opera House 313 W. Main St., Lead, SD 57754 605-584-2067 • www.homestakeoperahouse.org

, St. Patrick's Weekend

Mar. 16-17

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Old West with pub crawls, the Leprechaun Olympics, parades, and music.

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Snowshoeing.

Try it.

You’ll like it.

‘If you can walk, you can snowshoe’

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hat if someone told you that you could take up a brand new sport that you’ll likely fall in love with, risk free with no initial monetary investment, and with no special skills required?

Whether you’re a first-time snowshoer or a seasoned veteran, the Black Hills delivers when it comes to this fast-growing snow sport segment. The best part is, there’s really no reason to say no because in these parts, South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks takes care of snowshoers, providing free snowshoes to borrow for the asking.

Now the question becomes, why not?

“If you’ve never done it before, snowshoeing is just like walking. If you can walk, you can snowshoe,” said Dana Garry-Reiprich, Mickelson Trail manager, for the GF&P. “The joy of snowshoeing is that you can snowshoe wherever there is snow. You can be in your back yard. You can be in the forest.”

And, of course, you can take to the Mickelson Trail, a highly sought-after destination for those in the snow.

“In my opinion, snow shoeing is very popular,” Garry-Reiprich said. “We’ve got 100 pairs of snow shoes to lend out and 60 to 80 pairs are out on any given weekend.”

If you’d like to snowshoe in the company of others, Garry-Reiprich heads up snowshoe walks on the following dates: Jan. 1, 13, 27; Feb. 10, 24.

“Typically, they’re held at 1 p.m. And between 40 and 60 people attend,” Garry-Reiprich said. “The sites are to be determined. Depending on where the best snow is, that’s where we hold the walk.”

Garry-Reiprich begins the walks by making sure everyone has the right fit, with comfort an important part of making any snowshoe adventure enjoyable.

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What cabin fever?

The liberating effects of Black Hills back country snowshoeing

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Simply said, there are several o more winter doldrums for liberating effects of Black Hills me. In fact, I embrace the first snow like the arrival of a backcountry snowshoeing. They’ve long-lost friend. A Nebraschanged my outlook on ka transplant two decades winter and with the ease ago, I formerly sulked and and availability of ample pouted when Old Man area trails and National Winter set in, as it lasts Forest Service lands, I for at least a good seven would invite you to do the months in the Black Hills. same.

That is, until the winter First and foremost, when it comes to the calorie burn I regularly used my first pair of snowshoes, setting Jaci Conrad that ensues from backcountry snow shoeing, it makes it myself free and broadening Pearson my backcountry horizons. difficult to gain the dreaded With cabin fever on the run and 10 pounds that formerly crept on daily, lengthy snowshoe excursions to my hips and thighs, month by on the brain, there is life after idle winter month. summer.

Today, I can pretty much eat Here’s how. what I want, due to the fact that

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snowshoeing burns up to 45 percent more calories than walking or running at the same speed, all the while, improving my fitness level.

How does such a metabolic miracle occur, you ask? First, exercising in cold weather increases your metabolic rate. Second, you’re walking with added weight on your feet, which results in the same effect as wearing ankle weights. Then, there’s the added resistance of moving through the snow. Put that all together and that spells slim, thank you, snowshoeing. Use poles and not only will your legs readily respond with toning, your arms will respond by the development of great “guns,” as well.

The number of calories you burn while snowshoeing depends on five factors:

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the terrain, the condition of the snow (packed or powder), your pace, whether or not you use poles, and your body size.

For example, if you are around 120 pounds and you walk on packed snow with flat terrain for an hour, you will burn around 360 calories.

At the other end of the spectrum, if you weigh 180 pounds and run on snowshoes on packed, flat snow for an hour, you can burn more than 1,000 calories.

Walking with poles in powder snow on hilly terrain (which is how I choose to kick it) can push that hour for the smaller person up to 670 calories, while the 180-pound person will again burn just more than 1,000 calories in that same scenario.

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“Snowshoe fit begins by weight,” she said. “Then we put the straps over the shoes you’re wearing. I can fit children as young as two to three and folks as old as 100 years. A good choice for footwear is an insulated, waterproof boot. Tennis shoes are bad for the simple fact that you’ll have wet, cold feet by the time you return because they’re not insulated and they’re not waterproof.”

For a proper fit, place the ball of your foot over the two screws in front of the snow shoes, right over your grips.

That said, the best way to dress for snowshoeing is in layers.

“You might start out cold, but the minute you start working, you don’t want to start sweating,” Garry-Reiprich said. “You don’t want to start sweating, so you can take those layers off as you go and you won’t get chilled when you get back.”

Garry-Reiprich said that the best snow depth for snowshoeing is between 12 and 18 inches.

“But you can do it with as little as two to three inches of snow, so that is more like walking,” she said. “The Mickelson Trail at the Inglewood Trailhead is non-motorized year round. You only share 15 miles of the entire trail with snowmobiles. From Dumont, south to Edgemont is non-motorized.”

One of the most surprising and best parts of snowshoeing is the calorie burn those who indulge in the sport will experience.

“If you’re in deep snow, you can burn a crazy amount of calories,” Garry-Reiprich said. “A moderate walk on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon? I always tell people, you’ll burn twice as many calories as walking.”

The best place to snowshoe?

“Anywhere on the Mickelson Trail or anywhere in the forest,” Garry-Reiprich said. “The Northern Hills are better than the Southern Hills.”

So why try this most enjoyable, fast-growing snow sport?

“It’s easy. It’s cheap. And anyone can do it,” Garry-Reiprich said. “It doesn’t require any special skill sets. We have snowshoes for checkout that don’t cost anything.”

For a list of area trails or more information on borrowing snow shoes from GF&P or to make reservations for a Snowshoe Walk, call (605) 584-3896.

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Translation? Go ahead and eat that smothered burrito! Throw down that occasional big bowl of ice cream. Your snow shoes have covered.

More good news: snowshoeing is considered a low-impact sport, so it’s easy on your joints and is also an aerobic exercise that uses major muscle groups, improving cardiovascular fitness.

Still not sold on snowshoeing?

Then consider this.

When you enter the back country (or even the Mickelson Trail), after a good snowfall, the landscape is so silent and serene, it will instantly quiet your mind and put you at peace. Because you’re on show shoes, you’ve got to take your time and nothing is more enjoyable for me than switching gears when I strap on those snowshoes and slow my hectic life down.

When I snowshoe, I listen to opera music, the sound I find most fitting for the pristine terrain and magnificent winter wonders I encounter.

I marvel at the wildlife that weather the winter storms and faithfully return to

their homes to greet my coming and going in the woods.

Who knew that woodpeckers winter in the Black Hills? I’ve seen them hard at work even when temperatures dip and they’re always a welcome site.

Also, while you’re laying down tracks, you’ll notice that so have many creatures before you. I find it very interesting and fun to see what has gone before me — sometimes! But when I’m capturing what could only be mountain lion tracks on my camera, I definitely pick up the pace a bit. There’s nothing like dainty little animal tracks on the top of the snow — nature’s art at its finest.

In closing, I would offer a couple of bits of advice for when you embark upon your snowshoeing rendezvous: wear the right shoes and don’t dress too warmly. If your shoes are ill fitting or not insulated enough to keep your feet warm, you’ll have a mis-

erable time and not be able to enjoy all the aforementioned. If you dress too warmly, you’ll vapor lock, as snow shoeing heats you up like crazy. A couple of layers and moisture wicking material next to your skin are imperative for your comfort.

So strap on those snowshoes and prepare for the ensuing endorphin rush at the end of your trek. Winter doldrums will no longer hold you prisoner in your home.

Snowshoeing will set you free. Snowshoeing. Try it. You’ll like it.

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3. Charlie Utter made sure his good friend, Wild Bill, was properly _____.

5. _____ Jane devoted herself to caring for the men infected with small pox during the outbreak at the Deadwood gold mine camp.

6. Founded in 1876 and still operating today, the Black Hills _____ is Deadwood’s original newspaper.

7. In 1961, Deadwood became the only city in the U.S. To be named a National Historic _____.

9. Wild Bill was murdered in the No. 10 _____.

10. Jack _____ was arrested, tried, and hung for Wild Bill’s death.

Down 1. Mt. _____ Cemetery is the final resting place of many of Deadwood’s legendary residents.

2. Potato Creek Johnny is credited with finding the largest gold _____ prospected in the Black Hills.

4. In poker, a pair of black aces and eights is known as the _____ Hand.

8. Seth Bullock was appointed in the first U.S. _____ of the Dakota Territory.

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Ski areas beckon many guests T

erry Peak Ski Area and Deer Mountain Ski Resort, located near Lead, serve as a winter destination for downhill enthusiasts from around the region.

Terry Peak tops out at 7,100 feet and features five lifts. Gold Express, Kussy Express, and Surprise Express are highspeed quad. The Stewart Lift is a triple-chair lift, and the Snow Carpet is a surface lift. It also offers the highest lift service between the Rockies and the Alps.

Almost 30 trails cater to skiers of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced.

The snowboarding terrain park is located on Snow Storm and accessible by the Surprise Express.

Snow Sports School staff consists of highly trained members. Ski lessons are available for individuals aged 4 and older. Snowboards lessons are available for those

aged 7 and up.

To reach Terry Peak Ski Area, go south on Highway 85 at Lead and turn right at the Terry Peak billboard. Visit the website terrypeak.com for more information including rates for equipment rental, hours of operation, and ticket prices.

A peak away, Deer Mountain has a summit of 6,850 feet. The resort recently sold and it was not immediately clear if the resort would be open this season.

Deer Mountain is located about four miles southwest of Lead along Highway 85. Visit the website deermtnsd. com for more information including rates for equipment rental, hours of operation, and ticket prices.

The Deer Mountain site averages more than 200 inches of annual snowfall.

The facility includes the Hills’ only Zero Gravity Tube Park, which features a 1,000-foot tube lift.

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Sights & Sounds Attractions in and around Deadwood

Mt. Moriah Cemetery

2 Mt. Moriah Rd., Deadwood (605) 578-2600 The Mt. Moriah Cemetery was established in 1878, because of the ever-increasing demands on the Ingleside Cemetery, which was down the hill.

Mt. Moriah has numerous sections: Chinese, Jewish, Masonic, Photo courtesy South Dakota Tourism Potters Fields and Civil War Veterans section called War Memorial.

Some of the well-known residents are: James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok, John “Potato Creek Johnny” Perrett, Martha “Calamity Jane” Canary, Henry Weston “Preacher Smith” Smith, Seth Bullock, and W.E. Adams.

Please remember that Mt. Moriah is first and foremost a cemetery, and it should be afforded the respect any final resting place of the dead deserves.

Memorial Day to Mid-October Hours: Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Winter Hours: Open with limited maintenance

Adams Museum

54 Sherman St., Deadwood (605) 578-1714 www.deadwoodhistory.com The Adams Museum once served as a cabinet of curiosities but has evolved into the premiere history museum in the Black Photo courtesy Deadwood History Hills. Featuring a collection of artwork and artifacts reflecting the natural history and pioneer past of the northern Black Hills., the museum was found-

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ed by W.E. Adams in 1930. Step into the past and discover a rare plesiosaur, the mysterious Thoen Stone, impressive collections of paintings, guns, photographs, minerals, and Native American artifacts.

Summer Hours (May-September): Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Winter Hours (through April): Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and winter holidays.

Days of ‘76 Museum 18 Seventy Six Dr., Deadwood

(Adjacent to the Days of ‘76 Rodeo arena)

(605) 578-1657 www.deadwoodhistory.com The Days of ‘76 Museum began informally, as a repository for the horse drawn wagons and Photo courtesy Deadwood History stagecoaches, carriages, clothing, memorabilia, and archives generated by the Days of ‘76 Celebration.

The newer 32,000-square-foot museum is home to collections of Western and American Indian artifacts, archives, photos, and artwork.

It houses one of the nation’s most significant collections of American Western history. The four important collections are Wagons & Vehicles, Rodeo Collection, Clothing Collection, and Clowser Collection.

Summer Hours (May-September): Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Winter Hours (through April): Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and winter holidays.

Historic Adams House

22 Van Buren Ave., Deadwood (605) 578-3724 www.deadwoodhistory.com The Adams House recounts the real tragedies and triumphs of two of the community’s founding families. Following the death of W.

E Adams in 1934, his second wife closed the house. For a half-century, time stood still, nothing was moved.

Painstakingly restored and preserved by leadPhoto courtesy Deadwood History ing experts in historic preservation, the Adams House was reopened to the public in 2000, revealing a time capsule in a place where legends still live. Tour rooms and grounds of this elegant Victorian mansion and learn why it was once Deadwood’s social center.

October and April Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last tour of the day is at 4 p.m. Closed Mondays Summer Hours (May-September): Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last tour of the day is at 5 p.m.

Winter Hours: Closed November-March.

Open for specialty tours and group tours.

Homestake Adams Research & Cultural Center

150 Sherman St., Deadwood (605) 722-4800 www.deadwoodhistory.com The Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC) houses, preserves, and provides public access to one of the nation’s largest collection of Black Hills archival materials.

Dating from the 1870s to the present, these materials provide the visitor with a better understanding and appreciation of the people, places, and events that shaped the unique history of the Black Hills. The extensive collection includes historic photographs, maps, legal correspondence and documents, city directories, personal diaries and journals, gold exploration and production reports, business ledgers and records, and many other interesting historic materials.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

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Broken Boot Gold Mine

1200 Pioneer Way, Deadwood (605) 578-1876 www.brokenbootgoldmine.com In the spring of 1876, the call of GOLD led a flood of miners, merchants, muleskinners and madams to sweep into Deadwood Gulch.

The intriguing story of one of America’s last great gold rushes comes to life at Deadwood’s Broken Boot Gold Mine, established in 1878.

The mine sat vacant for thirty-six years. In 1954, a group of Deadwood businessmen reopened it as a tourist attraction.

Step into the Black Hills best underground mine tour and return to a time when the powerful punch of a miner’s pick and the roaring boom of another dynamite blast signaled the ongoing search for the richest veins of gold on Earth.

Hours: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Trial of Jack McCall

Tickets can be purchased by calling (800) 344-8826 www.deadwoodalive.com The Trial of Jack McCall has been performed in Deadwood since the mid-1920s, Photo courtesy South Dakota Tourism making it one of nation’s longest running plays. The play is based on the actual trial which took place in the mining camp of Deadwood after Jack McCall murdered James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok.

This is a family-friendly show where the selected members of the audience participate in the performance serving as jurors in the trial.

May 27-September 23 – Monday-Saturday 7:35 p.m. – Shooting of Wild Bill and the Capture of Jack McCall, Main Street in front of Old Style Saloon #10 7:50 p.m. – Dover Brothers at the Historic Masonic Temple Theatre

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8:00 p.m. – Trial held at Historic Masonic Temple Theatre, 715 Main Street.

Deadwood Alive Shows

(800) 344-8826 www.deadwoodalive.com Witness the Thrill of a Main Street Shootout!

The Deadwood Alive Gunslingers are looking for trouble – and they find it every day with historically accurate reenactments of Deadwood’s past.

Hours: April 1-May 20 – Free show Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

May 27-September 23 – Free live shows daily (except Sunday) on Historic Main Street from 1:45-6 p.m.

Shootouts at: 2 p.m. – Tin Lizzie, 531 Main St.; 4 p.m. – Celebrity Hotel, 629 Main St.; 6 p.m. – Silverado, 709 Main St.

George S. Mickelson Trail

11361 Nevada Gulch Rd., Lead (605) 584-3896 www.mickelsontrail.com The 109-mile-long Mickelson Trail follows the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Burlington Northern rail line and contains more than 100 converted railroad bridges and 4 rock tunnels.

South Dakota’s first rails to trails project is enjoyed by bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders. Its gentle slopes and easy access allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills. There are 15 trailheads, all of which offer parking, selfsale trail pass stations, vault toilets, and tables.

Black Hills Mining Museum

323 W. Main St., Lead (605)584-1605 www.blackhillsminingmuseum.com Share the thrill experienced by the old time prospectors by panning your own GOLD! Walk through time with “miner” tour guides in timbered passages of a simulated underground

gold mine.

View historic mining artifacts and local history exhibits.

This museum includes a historic video presentation of mining in the Black Hills, a gift shop with Gold Panning Books and Supplies and much more.

Summer Hours: May-September – Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5p.m., Sunday 12-4p.m.

Winter Hours: By reservation only by calling (605) 722-4875 or (605) 584-1326

Historic Homestake Opera House

313 W. Main St., Lead (605)584-2067 homestakeoperahouse.org This incredible building was constructed in 1914, and boasted a theater that sat 1,000 people and also housed a swimming pool, billiard hall, library, bowling alley, smoking room, and social hall. It was built by Homestake Mining Company superintendent, Thomas Grier, and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, widow of mining magnate George Hearst, the owner of Homestake Mining Company.

It was the heart of the mining town of Lead for 70 years.

In 1984, the theater was nearly destroyed by fire- and it sat empty for 11 years.

In 1998, work on restoration and structural improvements began.

In 2008, the first community theatre production in 25 years was celebrated by the Gold Camp Players.

All year round this venue features tours, concerts, theatre, educational field trips and presentations, and corporate events while restoration continues throughout the building as funding becomes available.

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Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center

a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.

160 W. Main St., Lead (605) 584-3110 www.sanfordlabhomestake.com The exhibit hall has exciting information about Sanford Underground Research Facility and the history of Homestake. Exhibits include photographs, videos, science & mine artifacts, and a 3D model of the undergroundfrom the surface down to the 8,000 ft. level!

From our deck, view the 1,000-foot-deep Open Cut. Tours include a trip through historic Lead and a surface tour of Sanford Lab. In the Yates room, you’ll see hoists that have been in operation since 1939. You’ll learn a little bit about the mining process and the state-of-theart Waste Water Treatment Plant designed by Homestake.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Summer Tours: June-September at 10:00

High Plains Western Heritage Center

825 Heritage Dr., Spearfish (605) 642-9378 www.westernheritagecenter.com The High Plains Western Heritage Center was founded to honor the old west pioneers and Native American of five states. This museum features western art, artifacts and memorabilia.

It houses the completely restored “original” Spearfish to Deadwood Stagecoach that was bought in 1890 and last ran in 1913.

A 200-seat theatre features many historic programs, entertainment, and special events.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Getting Around Trolley Schedule

September - May Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m. - Midnight Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. - 3 a.m.

Historic Matthews Opera House & Arts Center

Memorial Day - Labor Day Sunday-Thursday 7 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. - 3 a.m.

Trolleys run at regular intervals between all hotels, motels and other key points throughout Deadwood. Cost is $1.00 per ride. Hours are subject to change. The hourly trolley schedule is posted on the back of the Main Street Trolley stop signs.

For more info, contact:

City of Deadwood Trolley Dept.

605-578-2622

612 Main St., Spearfish (605) 642-7973 www.matthewsopera.com Back in 1906, the new Matthews Opera House was the center for entertainment in the Northern Hills, hosting touring companies and vaudevillians.

Time seems to have stood still, for today the ornate woodwork, the murals and the brightly painted advertising on the art curtain are throw-backs to the turn-of-the century.

Built by a wealthy Wyoming cattleman, the original “cost of the opera house was no less than $25,000!”

Currently, The Matthews consists of a fine arts gallery with 48 regional artists and upstairs, the theatre continues to provide community plays, national performance acts and music concerts.

Art Gallery Hours: 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

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Best Western Hickok House Restaurant & Casino 137 Charles St., Deadwood, 605-578-1611, 800-837-8174 Buffalo Bodega Gaming Complex 658 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-1162 Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort 360 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-1500 Celebrity Casinos 629 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-1909, 888-399-1886 Comfort Zone Casino at Comfort Inn & Suites 225 Cliff St., Deadwood, 605-578-7550, 800-961-3096 Deadwood Dick’s Gaming Hall, 51 Sherman, St., Deadwood, 605-578-3224, 888-882-4990 Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort 304 Cliff St./Hwy. 85 S., Deadwood, 605-578-1294, 800-695-1876 v Deadwood Mountain Grand Casino 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr., Deadwood, 605-559-0386, 877-907-4726 Deadwood Station Bunkhouse & Gambling Hall 68 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-3476, 800-526-8277 Deadwood Super 8 - Lucky 8 Gaming 196 Cliff St., Deadwood, 605-578-2535 v First Gold Hotel & Gaming 270 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-9777, 800-274-1876 Gold Country Inn Gambling Hall & Cafe 801 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-2393, 800-287-1251 Gold Dust Casino 688 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-2100, 800-456-0533 Hickok’s Hotel & Casino 685 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-2222 Historic Bullock Hotel Casino 633 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-1745, 800-336-1876 Historic Franklin Hotel Gaming 700 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-3670 Holiday Inn Express 22 Lee St., Deadwood, 605-578-3330 Iron Horse Inn Casino 27 Deadwood St., Deadwood, 605-717-7530 v The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort 100 Pine Crest Ln., Deadwood, 605-584-4800, 877-393-5634 Main Street Deadwood Gulch 560 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-1207 v Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming Complex 601 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-2036, 800-847-2522 Mustang Sally’s Casino 634 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-2025 Saloon No. 10 Casino 657 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-3346, 800-952-9398 Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex 709 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-3670, 800-584-7005 Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort 555 Main St., Deadwood, 605-578-1715, 800-643-4490 VFW Post 5969 Gambling 10 Pine St., Deadwood, 605-722-9914 Wooden Nickel Casino 9 Lee St., Deadwood, 605-578-1952

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side from images of the Black Hills gold rush and the Sioux Indian wars, Deadwood is famed in the public’s mind as the place where “Wild Bill” Hickok was murdered while playing poker in Saloon No. 10, holding the “Deadman’s Hand” of aces, eights and the nine of diamonds.

Hickok joined a flood of miners, shopkeepers, prostitutes, card players, bunco artists and outlaws invading the raw and just-formed Wild Bill Hickok town of Deadwood in June of 1876.

His intent was to separate prospectors and miners from their gold – not at the point of a gun, but at the poker tables with a winning hand and two pistols at hand for any sore losers in the bunch.

Hickok was a newlywed with a wife to support. His bride, the former Mrs. Agnes Thatcher, was waiting for him back in Cheyenne.

Hickok had a couple of habits that served him well in the rowdy bars of the West. He’d pour his drinks with is left hand, leaving his best gun hand at the ready. When gambling he wanted to sit with his back to a wall. On August 2, 1876, during a card game in the No. 10 Saloon, Hickok walked in and noticed a poker game was in progress, but the only empty seat at the table faced away from the saloon’s doorway. Hickok failed to persuade others at the table to trade seats with him, then decided to take the open seat.

Hickok never saw a loafer named Jack McCall walk up within three feet, pull a .45 out of his coat and pull the trigger.

Hickok spilled his hand – pairs of black aces and eights – known forevermore as “Deadman’s Hand.”

Quickly apprehended, McCall said he’d killed Hickok because “Wild Bill” had killed his brother, a miners’ court figured that was an acceptable defense and let him go. The drunken McCall just couldn’t keep his mouth shut about the killing. He bragged one too many times that he’d killed Hickok and was arrested, tried in Yankton and hung on March 1, 1877.

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eth Bullock is a notable Westerner, not only here in the Black Hills, but in Montana and Wyoming as well.

Before coming to Deadwood, Bullock was a member of the 1871 Territorial Senate of Montana, during which he introduced a resolution calling upon the U.S. Congress to set aside Yellowstone as the nation’s first national park. The measure was approved and Yellowstone National Park was created in 1872.

Bullock entered into partnership with Sol Star in the hardware business in Helena, Mont. And the two ventured to Deadwood in 1876 and opened a highly successful hardware store in the booming gold camp. The hardware store was remodeled and turned in to the historic Bullock Hotel, with luxury accommodations for those days.

The murder of Wild Bill Hickok sparked a loud demand for law and order and Bullock was quickly tapped to serve as the Seth Bullock town’s first sheriff.

Bullock was soon appointed as the first U.S. Marshal of the Dakota Territory. He ranched on the Belle Fourche River and was the first in the territory to plant alfalfa. His leadership led to building a federal fish hatchery for the Black Hills, in Spearfish.

Bullock founded the town of Belle Fourche A lifelong friend of Theodore Roosevelt from the 1890’s Bullock was appointed by “Teddy” as the first Forest Supervisor of the Black Hills Forest Reserve, predecessor of today’s Black Hills National Forest.

Roosevelt’s death in 1919 shattered Bullock. Despite his own frail condition, Bullock quickly built the Roosevelt Monument on Mt. Roosevelt across the Gulch from Mt. Moriah.

Months later Bullock died of cancer at the age of 70 and was buried, at his request, on the hill-side above Mt. Moriah.

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alamity Jane was born Martha Jane Canary near Princeton, Missouri, in 1852. She was married a number of times and had a daughter about whom little is known. Noted for dressing, most of the time, in men’s clothing and for wild behavior, she was also known by the early miners and settlers for her kind and generous nature.

She was the lady bullwhacker whose language was so strong that brave men feared it more than her gun – which nearly always hit its mark.

Calamity Jane came to Deadwood during the spring of 1876.

The gulch region became her permanent home for the rest of her life, although she ventured elsewhere many times.

She whooped it up with the prospectors and the gamblers on nearly a nightly basis in the saloons and gambling halls. She always got what she wanted, a sack of groceries for a sick miner or a ticket home for a wayward saloon girl … all at the point of a gun.

Calamity Jane was said to be in love with Wild Bill Hickok.

Maybe she was, but the romance was apparently one-sided. Wild Bill never strayed and never forgot the lovely Agnes, his bride of

only a few weeks whom he had left in Cheyenne before traveling to Deadwood to seek his fortune in the gold rush.

When smallpox broke out in the Deadwood gold mine camp, she devoted herself to caring for the sick men. Many a pock-marked old man of the Black Hills in later years called her “an angel”.

Every person who knew her told a different story about her. She was good and kind, she took care of the less fortunate, she was drunk and disorderly, she was a renegade, but none ever said she stole or committed a serious crime.

Calamity Jane The end came for Calamity Jane in a boarding house in Terry, an upper Hills mining camp.

A combination of pneumonia and alcoholism carried her off on August 1, 1903.

Her funeral was the largest ever held in Deadwood. One writer declared that “10,000 persons with not one mourner among them” attended the funeral.

She was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, as was her request, beside Wild Bill, forever close to him in death but never in life.

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olorado” Charlie Utter is known locally as a good friend to “Wild Bill” Hickok.

Indeed, Utter saw to it that his good “pard” was properly buried.

A notice was posted around town, alerting citizens that funeral services would be held “at Charlie Utter’s camp on Thursday afternoon, August 3, l876, at three o’clock p.m. All are respectfully invited to attend.” Utter even wrote Hickok’s epitaph for a grave marker.

It seemed like the least he could Charlie Utter do, seeing as how Utter brought Hickok to the Black Hills. Utter organized a wagon train in Georgetown, Colorado, which swung through Cheyenne, Wyoming, on the way to the gold strike. That’s where Hickok joined the wagon train.

A Colorado newspaper described Utter as a “courageous little man” wearing fringed leggings and coat, and sporting gold and silver decorated revolvers.

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portedly turned his entrepreneurial spirit to letter and freight delivery, mining and gambling. The Lead newspaper “Black Hills Times,” on June 24, 1879 reported: “Charlie Utter, nuisance, keeping a dance house. To Mr. Utter the Court delivered a very severe lecture, condemning all such practices in unmeasured terms. But in consideration that Mr. Utter had closed the place (Judge Moody) sentenced him to one hour’s confinement and a fifty dollar fine and costs.”

Utter departed Deadwood after a fire swept through and destroyed much of the town on September 26, 1879. He was later rumored to be practicing medicine in Panama.

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otato Creek Johnny” or Johnny Perrett, was one of the Old West’s most respected and peaceable men.

Full grown, the Welshman stood an impish 4 foot, 3 inches.

He searched the West for adventure and dabbled in many pursuits before settling down to prospecting.

Potato Creek Johnny staked his claim in Deadwood’s Potato Creek. That’s where he stayed until his death in 1943.

Johnny found what is believed “Potato Creek to be the largest gold nugget Johnny” prospected in the Black Hills.

The nugget weighed 7.75 ounces. He sold the nugget to W.E. Adams, and a replica is on display at Deadwood’s Adams Museum – the real nugget safely tucked away in storage.

Johnny became a local and national hero, loved for his warm personality and magical way with children. He was a favorite of all those who visited his diggings or met him on the streets of Deadwood.

After dying at the age of 77 after a short illness, his body was buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, near Wild Bill and Calamity Jane.

When his funeral procession rolled past the Adams Museum, the carillon chimes tolled 77 times.

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new place to stay, four new places to eat, and one new place to park characterize but a few of the new choices that the Cadillac Jack’s expansion will bring to Deadwood, come the finish date of the project, slated for spring 2018.

In addition to a new 134-stall underground parking structure, the expansion includes a new 105-room Tru by Hilton hotel, which caters to Gen X and Millennial generations; conversion of the existing Cadillac Jack’s hotel to a Doubletree by Hilton; a gift shop with expanded offerings; and the addition of 60 gaming devices to the slot floor.

The new addition will be a four-story building that will be sim-

ilar in height to the existing adjacent buildings. The Tru hotel will be located on the new second to fourth floors. The main floor will have an expanded gaming area for table games, along with Starbuck’s, Earl of Sandwich, Marcos Pizza, and Flyt by Alpine Inn. A new lobby and guest drop-off area will be created to provide better circulation through the site and facility.

A new 19-stall parking lot will be constructed behind the new Tru hotel building that will be accessed from the relocated Williams Street. The parking lot will be supported, in part, by a newly constructed soil nail retaining wall.

Caleb Arceneaux, chief executive officer for Liv Hospitality LLC, which manages the Cadillac Jack’s complex, said that, in order to accomplish all this, crews will be working fast and furious to first finish the building envelope.

“The sooner we get the building dried in, the easier it will be to work through the winter,” Arceneaux said. “Our goal remains to be open May of 2018; however based on the schedule,

we anticipate June 2018, unless we can make up some ground this winter.”

He added that once the project is complete, visitors to Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort will be able to enjoy a wide variety of new entertainment and dining options to fully encircle a resort experience like no other in Deadwood.

“We will feature brand new Vegas style card table action in an environment that rivals those you will find on the Las Vegas Strip,” Arceneaux said.

“We will feature fast casual dining options such as Marcos Pizza, Earl of Sandwich and Starbucks Proudly Serve. We will have a brand new gift shop that will boast some of the most desirable and creative retail items Deadwood has to offer.”

That said, the keystone of the new food and beverage offerings will be a venue called Flyt.

“This original concept, three-meal dining experience, will be owned by the highly respected and sought after Alpine Inn group out of Hill City, S.D.,” Arceneaux said. “This new concept will feature the same great entrees visitors to our area are accustomed to seeing in the Hill City location, with a twist.

The name references flight options of toppings for your steak, or baked potato or alcoholic beverages such as local wines and craft beer. Flights of options will be available for all selections. The anchor to the menu will be tenderloin filet and, of course, the highly secretive and highly sought-after ranch dressing Alpine Inn is so famous for!”

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ready to get down.

“After hours (10 p.m.), Flyt will become a state-of-the-art night club featuring DJs from around the region,” Arceneaux said. “The plan is to offer this entertainment option on the weekends and expanding into weekdays as demand may dictate. This will be a first-class experience, complete with exclusive VIP seating, bottle service and high energy entertainment.”

The new development will also offer a significant increase in convenient parking.

“One hundred forty parking spaces will be covered underground parking,” Arceneaux said. “Perfect for those guests seeking sanctuary from Mother Nature.”

The new offerings will appeal to a special target market segment identified

by Cadillac Jack’s.

“The entire resort is designed to appeal to the multi-generational travel audience that our region continues to enjoy,” Arceneaux said. “I would add that the architecture, amenities, franchises and tenants will lean toward the Millennial traveler. The Tru by Hilton hotel is specifically designed with the Millennial traveler in mind. Sophisticated, functional, minimalistic, high energy, engaging spaces coupled with technology are all pillars of the hotel brand. Of course, our food and beverage offerings also skew younger but we have options for every

generation of traveler.”

The new development is projected to provide an additional 75 jobs to the market.

This is the second major addition to the Cadillac Jack’s Gaming and Lodging complex. The original Cadillac Jack’s hotel and gaming facility was constructed in 2001. The complex was first expanded in 2012 with the construction of the 78-room Springhill Suites by Marriott and the accompanying underground parking garage Liv Hospitality LLC is the operations and management group for properties owned by Optima, LLC.

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How historic preservation helps historic home improvement projects

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arveling at the majestic historic homes in Deadwood, one often wonders what kind of renovation or rehabilitation keeps these residences reminiscent of the past.

Two homeowners in Deadwood recently embarked on historic home improvement projects and each shared their perspective.

James and Christine Mikla are renovating a home at 119 Charles St., built in 1895, which served as a former doctor’s office, back in the day.

“Honestly, we did not really know what it meant to purchase a historic home when we bought it,” Christine said. “We just liked the home, its location to the downtown area and Mickelson Trail, and knew its potential once fixed up.”

That said, the home remains a work in progress and restoration costs are still unknown.

“The (historic preservation) guidelines are very clear and easy to follow,”

Christine said. “One of the downsides is that the materials ­— wood doors and windows — are much more costly than products made using modern technology.

So the money does not go as far as sometimes needed. It’s been great working with the HP staff and they’ve made the whole

“We think it’s important for Deadwood to maintain its roots which includes its historic appearance.”

Christine Mikla, homeowner

project run smoothly.”

The Miklas credit Deadwood Historic Preservation with keeping their renovation project moving forward.

“They have been very prompt in processing our requests for payments which has moved the project forward,” Christine said. “And, this is a project we would

probably not have done at this time without the funds.”

Thus far, the Miklas have installed new siding, new storm windows, repaired the foundation of the front porch put in a new front door and new porch flooring With the bulk of the renovation left to complete, the Miklas started on the exterior of their home to make an immediate difference.

“So far all we’ve added is some curb appeal to the street side, which has taken approximately three months,” Christine said. “The project is really only about 30 percent complete. We think it’s important for Deadwood to maintain its roots which includes its historic appearance.”

Kris and Melanie Fenton are restoring a historic home constructed in 1898 at 27 Lincoln St. The couple recently settled in Deadwood after living in Gillette, Wyo., for the last nine years, increasingly pulled in

by Deadwood’s charm when they would travel to it on motorcycle rides, taking in the scenery.

The couple said they are rehabbing their home “because it needs it and they’d like it to last.”

“The old ones have more character,”

Kris and Melanie Fenton are restoring a historic home constructed in 1898 at 27 Lincoln St. Pioneer photo by Jaci Conrad Pearson

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James and Christine Mikla are renovating this home at 119 Charles St., built in 1895, which served as a former doctor’s office, back in the day. Pioneer photo by Jaci Conrad Pearson

Melanie said. “They’re unique.”

“We haven’t run into any issues yet with historic preservation guidelines,” Kris said. “I think we’re on the same page, though. If you’re restoring an old house, you want it to be old.”

Their three-story home features a formerly finished attic — today, a very small attic room and a half-basement.

“Right now, we’re focused on the outside, getting it sealed up with new siding, and weather tight,” said Kris, a 19-year retired Navy veteran. “Most of the windows leak air and very few open.

We’re also working on the foundation for the porch.

The porch is falling off. And we’re restoring a rock retain-

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ing wall.”

The substantial home was converted into four apartments during the 1930s when housing was needed for the mine workers.

“We think that some time during the 60s or 70s it was converted back to a single family home,” Kris said.

The couple is living in their home while working on the rehabilitation.

“My goal is to have the porch finished and looking nice again by the end of fall,” Kris said. “We figured if we finished one side of the house per year, we’d be happy.”

Next year’s project?

“The carriage house out back,” Kris said. “It has cyanide lids for a roof. I hope to make it into a shop out there.”

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