The Deadwood, You Bet Committee was instrumental in bringing legalized gaming to Deadwood as a way to stimulate the economy and restore and preserve the historic city. You Bet committee members on the balcony of the Franklin Hotel. Left to right: Mike Trucano, Tom Blair, Bill Walsh, and Dave Larson. Front row, left to right: Melodee Nelson, Mary Dunne, and Linda Blair.
Available Resource(s):
- Deadwood History, Inc.*: Deadwood History, Inc. has photographs of the committee and the Syndicate Building Fire, committee records and advertisements, as well as memorabilia related to the legalization of gambling. For access to these and more archival materials, contact archivist Tia Stenson at 605-722-4800 or tia@deadwoodhistory.com. Image Courtesy of Deadwood History, Inc. Adams Museum Collection.
Image Citation:
Image Courtesy of Deadwood History, Inc. Adams Museum Collection.