Our Historic Preservation mission is to safeguard and celebrate important aspects of Lead’s history by providing awareness of the community’s built legacy through cultural heritage tourism, economic development and preservation.
DISCOVER LEAD
Founded in 1876, Lead, SD is a mile high, a mile wide and a mile deep.
Discover Lead’s storied and interesting past.
Historical Timeline
A successful mine for over 125 years, Homestake shaped Lead’s past.
Homestake Mine
Help us preserve Lead’s history by volunteering.
Get Involved
walking tour
Go for a self-guided historic walking tour through Lead. Brochures can be picked up at any public site on the tour or download it here.
Historic
Opera House












Glover
House












Historic
Town Hall Inn












Historic
Opera House












Glover
House












Historic
Town Hall Inn
past & present
Lead has seen much change in the almost 150 years since its inception. Hover over the two photos below to see the transformation. Then, click the link at the bottom to see more past and present photos.
Lead has seen much change in the almost 150 years since its inception. Click the link at the bottom to see photos of our transformation.






Open Cut Area • c. 1918 | 2010
Lead Main Street • c. 1950s | 2010



Open Cut Area | c. 1918


Open Cut Area | c. 2010



Lead Main Street | c. 1950s


Lead Main Street | c. 2010


CONTACT
Lead Historic Preservation
Lead City Hall
801 W Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 581-1401