Bella Union Saloon

The Bella Union Saloon featured three grand entrances, seventeen private boxes, and thirty-foot-high ceilings within its one-hundred-twenty-foot-long structure.

Tom Miller established the Bella Union Saloon on September 10, 1876, during the Black Hills Gold Rush, operating it until bankruptcy forced its closure in 1878.

The establishment promoted itself as entertainment for families, distinguishing itself from other Deadwood venues by offering theatrical performances alongside traditional saloon services.

The building stood at the intersection of Main Street in Deadwood, South Dakota, at coordinates 44°22'34"N and 103°43'41"W.

After its closure as a saloon, the building transformed into a grocery store on the ground floor while the upper level became Mechanics' Hall for community gatherings.

Location: Deadwood

Official opening: September 10, 1876

GPS coordinates: 44.37600,-103.72800

Latest update: May 20, 2025 07:25