Legacy of the J.B. Haggin Locomotive: Historic Deadwood Photo Feature

Throughout 2025, we’ll showcase the Homestake Mining Company, a cornerstone of our local heritage. This month’s featured photo is the J.B. Haggin train engine, the heaviest artifact in the Adams Museum. It weighs 5 tons, with a 22” wheel gauge, and bears the builder’s serial number 4669. It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works […]

I.C. Stump Locomotive: Historic Deadwood Photo Feature

Throughout 2025, we’ll showcase the Homestake Mining Company, a cornerstone of our local heritage. This month’s featured photo is the I.C. Stump Locomotive, a twin to the J.B Haggin, the first steam-powered, wood-burning locomotive in the Black Hills. The engineer in the photo is Dick Pancoast, and the brakeman is Fred Symons. The I.C. Locomotive […]

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Local Deadwood Homestake Mining Company Hoist: Historic Deadwood Photo Feature Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.  A hoist is used to transport people and ore in a mine. The winch is used to lower and raise the cages in the hoist… Read More Mary Jane Grier: Historic Deadwood Photo Feature In partnership with Deadwood Historical […]

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