Jaci Conrad Pearson reports that when one thinks of potential hazards at the historic Adams House in Deadwood, SD, radioactive material contained in the 1890s-era Victorian mansion just does not make it to the top of the list. Now, thanks to a study conducted by Health and Safety Manager Chuck Lichtenwalner of the Sanford Lab at the request of Nate DeMarcus, Adams House manager, this is specifically clarified.
A glowing tribute to the Victorian Era, the historic Adams House in Deadwood was built in 1892 and incorporated a highly popular element of the day, uranium glass. It was popular during the Victorian Era and used for stemware, DeMarcus said. It glows an odd color and when a black light is shined on it, it glows green. We would still use uranium (in glassware) today, had the US government not restricted its supply during World War II. It is not dangerous until it becomes highly enriched. Then, it becomes a weapon.
They showed an extremely mild radioactive score, DeMarcus said. Incredibly minute, but radioactive. Chuck put it this way, If you wore that chandelier around your neck for 100 years, it would probably give off less radiation than a single X-ray.
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