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Deadwood Historic District

Deadwood, South Dakota
County of Lawrence.
National Register Number: 66000716
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Historic District: Historical. The threat level was Watch in
2004.
Congressional District: SD-At Large Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Town.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - July 4, 1961):
The site of a rich gold strike in 1875, Deadwood retains its mining town atmosphere. Many original buildings remain. While Deadwood is one of the most highly publicized mining towns of the trans-Mississippi West, much of its fame rests on the famous or infamous characters that passed through.

Development continues to pressure the NHL. Recent developments or proposals for development include construction of six large stone electric signs at each road entrance to the town; and construction of a false 250-yard long "Deadwood" (although in an area that had no buildings on it). The city is currently (July 2004) requesting proposals for construction of a new museum within the historic district at the "Days of '76 Museum" site, with provision that the design integrate itself into "existing buildings and activities in the area."


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