Preservation Thursday: James K.P. Miller The Savior of Deadwood
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT
Location
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, 150 Sherman St., Deadwood, SD
Fees/Admission
Free for members and $5 for non-members. Masks RE REQUIRED and social distancing and limited admission will be implemented.
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Contact Information
605-722-4800
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Description
Author and historian, Dr. David Wolff, will discuss the career of Deadwood businessman, J. K. P. Miller. From the time he arrived in 1876 until the fire of 1879, he operated a successful grocery store and exchange bank, but as the town's economic fortunes began to wane after the fire, he started speculating on real estate, mines, and railroads. In the process, he organized an investment syndicate that spent heavily in Deadwood and convinced the Burlington Railroad to build to town. His efforts brought the economic boost that Deadwood needed, leading some observers to label him the “savior” of Deadwood.