Gilmore Apartments | Historic Renovation and Addition

The Gilmore Hotel was built in 1892 to meet the growing needs of Deadwood’s transient population. Minor additions were completed in 1896 and a few years later.  Deadwood itself is a National Historic Landmark, and because of its location, age, and significance, the Gillmore Hotel is a contributing structure in the district.  All work, including site and building construction, met the requirements of The Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Historic Rehabilitation, enabling the Owner to use Historic Tax Credits.

Historically, it was imperative to maintain a maximum of the exterior’s original form and detailing while meeting current zoning ordinances and building codes.  The interior corridors and original reception lobby were retained but renovated.  Where the old garage, outlying foundations, and two later annexes were raised, the site was mitigated.  The new porch was reconstructed using a photograph taken in 1892 when the hotel opened.