Black Hills Mining Museum

Located in Lead, South Dakota

Scope of Work

CAP Assessment

Berggren Architects performed a CAP Assessment (Collections Assessment for Preservation) for the Black Hills Mining Museum.

Project Completion

2017

This project was completed in 2017.

The History

Built in 1956.

The museum was originally constructed in 1922, and was rebuilt in 1956. 

Location

Lead, South Dakota

The Black Hills Mining Museum is located in Lead, South Dakota.

CAP Assessment

Black Hills Mining Museum

In 2017, Berggren Architects, along with a professional conservator, performed a CAP Assessment (Collections Assessment for Preservation) for the Black Hills Mining Museum in Lead, South Dakota. The original building was built in 1922 but was partially rebuilt in 1956 before the museum owned it. The Black Hills Mining Museum has a unique place within this community of cultural institutions; its exhibits provide a personal, educational experience through its exhibits and tours, built by local miners with an intimate knowledge of technology’s history in the mines. The exhibits illustrate advances in drilling technology and methodology, as well as lighting, ventilation, and safety. Working with the executive board, staff, and volunteers, Berggren Architects created a list of short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals to help the building perform better for the public and as a curatorial space.