The Legend & Restoration of Historic Bullock Properties
According to dozens of reports, Seth Bullock continues to play host at his beloved hotel. Strange occurrences have happened at the historic hotel according to both staff and guests. There are reports of a strong paranormal presence in the hallways of the second and third floors.
Apparently Seth’s ghost wants to ensure that the staff is working hard, as paranormal events tend to increase when staff members stand idle, whistle or hum a tune. Sometimes items are inexplicably moved by unseen hands, and showers turn on, seemingly, of their own accord.
Watch the video of the Historic Bullock Hotel featured on Unsolved Mysteries TV Series.
This 27-room English Tudor style mansion, located in Lead, was built by the Homestake Mining Company in 1933 at a cost of $200,000.
After two superintendents’ residences were lost (1880 and 1896) to ground subsidence, the “Big House” as it became known, was built to serve as the new residence for general managers of the Homestake Mine.
While in use, the mansion was the site of lavish social entertaining.
In 1979, a new general manager decided not to occupy the mansion. Since then, it has been used for providing fine lodging to visitors, weddings and receptions, family reunions, meetings, and corporate retreats.The bathrooms of the home were displayed at the 1933 World’s Fair and the master bathroom has the undisputed honor of being named the First Place Winner that year. It boasts a luxurious six foot tub accented by original Art Deco light fixtures.
The Homestake Mansion has four bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom and the Mansion’s carriage house has been transformed into a beautiful suite, complete with its own bathroom and kitchenette.
The “Historic Town Hall Inn”, listed on the National Historical Register as a historical landmark, was originally built in 1912, at a cost of $25,080, as the first city hall in Lead.
This Italianate-style building, with its brick and sandstone arched windows, once housed the city hall offices, police headquarters and municipal court rooms, including the Judges Chamber and Library until 1940.
In 1942, the Homestake Mining Company purchased the building and set it up as their general office and payroll division for over 50 years until 1994. In 1994 the building was purchased by a family group of investors who restored and renovated the interior, preserving its historical grandeur, to create the “Historic Town Hall Inn” as it is today.
With its 31-step open staircase and oak banister, wedding pictures and memories will be treasured for many years to come. The 13’ vaulted ceilings and 10’ tall windows with arched tops will leave you reminiscing with your own vision of the past from yesteryear.
