I've been to Deadwood a few times the last time I was kind of disappointed it was in the mid 90's. A lot changed there once the casinos went up. I felt the historic value was kinda of blended with the new. Maybe it's better now it's been awhile.
It wasn't very busy as it was still low season, maybe the vibe is better in the summer, I hear they have cowboy re-enactment every day on the summer. But in terms of the street itself, it did seem a bit newish trying to be old if you know what I mean, not very authentic 🙃
I know what you mean. It use to have a better authentic look. When the face of a building is changed to give it a new vibe in an attempt to attract it can take away from that.