The Museum Today
In 2008, the Dumas Brothel reopened after a fund-raising effort.
On June 20th, 2012, an announcement was added to the Dumas Brothel Web site in reference to a change of ownership: "Mr. Michael Piche and Mr. Travis Eskelsen, both Butte residents, have purchased the Dumas Brothel from Mr. Rudy Giecek with the foremost goal being the restoration of the building, which we have found to be in critical condition"
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