MARLAND'S GRAND HOME

PONCA CITY, OK

Marland's Grand Home is a historic mansion located in Ponca City, Oklahoma. It was built in the early 1920s by E.W. Marland, a wealthy oilman and former governor of the state. The house is situated on a 55-acre estate and boasts 55 rooms, including 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and a grand ballroom.

The architecture of the mansion is a mix of Classical Revival and French Renaissance styles, with a grand entrance and a large central dome. The exterior of the house is made of Indiana limestone, while the interior features intricate woodwork, ornate plasterwork, and marble floors.

The mansion was designed by John Duncan Forsyth, a renowned architect from New York, and was completed in 1928. It served as the residence of the Marland family until 1941 when it was sold to the Veterans Administration.

In 1989, the mansion was restored and opened to the public as a museum. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house and explore the history of the Marland family and their impact on the oil industry and the state of Oklahoma.

Marland's Grand Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist attraction in Ponca City. It is a testament to the grandeur and opulence of the early 20th century and a must-visit for history and architecture enthusiasts.

MARLAND'S GRAND HOME is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PONCA CITY OK. US MID #8404000049

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 5807670427
• website: http://www.marlandgrandhome.com

MARLAND'S GRAND HOME
1000 E GRAND AVE
PONCA CITY
OK
74601

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