With tall windows and a false front, a gleaming, white clapboard building on Kadoka's main street appears to have survived unharmed for decades.

The building, however, is a careful restoration of the general store and boarding house once operated by Bertha Martinsky, grandmother of Rapid City businessman Stan Adelstein.

Martinsky lived in the Kadoka area for about 30 years, first homesteading in 1916, and later, moving to town.

"Kadoka was always a really special place for her," Adelstein said. "I really wanted that building restored for her."

Kadoka welcomed diversity at a time when much of the world did not, he said.

Martinsky was a devoutly religious Jewish woman, who faithfully kept the Sabbath, relying on local Christians to open the store on Saturdays, Adelstein said.

Adelstein said the restoration is as authentic as possible. A few details are still needed, to complete the project.

The building's front is on hold until a photo of the original store front can be located.