Learn how one man kept Deadwood prospering beyond its gold rush days, as detailed in Wolff’s new book.
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During the exciting, tumultuous, and violent gold rush years, Deadwood boomed, as did entrepreneurs who set up shop on Main Street, with James K.P. Miller the most successful. But the rush quickly waned, and the good times ended, capped off by the fire of 1879 that destroyed much of the town. To save his town and business, Miller became Deadwood's leading promoter, convincing people from across the country to invest in area mines and businesses. Despite local opposition, he prevailed, turning Deadwood into a prosperous railroad, ore processing, and mercantile center.