Marland Mansion
Historic house in Oklahoma. Built 1928 by John Duncan Forsyth. Added to the National Register in 1973, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The E.W. Marland Mansion is a 43,561 square feet (4,046.9 m2) Mediterranean Revival-style mansion located in Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States. Built by oil baron and philanthropist Ernest Whitworth (E.W.) Marland, as a display of wealth at the peak of the 1920s oil boom, the house is one of the largest residences in the southwestern United States, and is known as the "Palace on the Prairie." It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, and is now a museum open to the public.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Monument Rd., Ponca City, OK |
| County | Kay County |
| Listed | Apr 11, 1973 |
| Listed for | Industry |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 73001561 |
| Built | 1928 · more from the 1920s |
| Architect | John Duncan Forsyth |
| Type of place | single-family detached home |
| Style | Mediterranean Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 6 buildings, 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Monument Rd., Ponca City, OK |
| Website | marlandmansion.com ↗ |
| Coordinates | 36.7171° N, 97.0607° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Ponca City | 39 listed places in Ponca City → · walking tour → |
| Nearest national park unit | Oklahoma City National Memorial · 90 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Mcfadden Cove 7 miles · Sandy Park 8 miles · Coon Creek (Ok) 9 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 4 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Kay County
Local history books for Ponca City and Kay County
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Oklahoma travel guides
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Marland Mansion listed on the National Register?
Apr 11, 1973. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Marland Mansion built?
1928, designed by John Duncan Forsyth, in the Mediterranean Revival architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Marland Mansion?
Yes. Marland Mansion is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Marland Mansion?
Monument Rd., Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. The nearest national park unit is Oklahoma City National Memorial, 90 miles away.
Source: Oklahoma City National Memorial
What does the Marland Mansion listing include?
The listing counts 7 contributing resources. Those are 6 buildings and 1 structure. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Marland Mansion?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Marland Mansion?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Marland Mansion?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Mcfadden Cove, 7 miles away. Sandy Park is 8 miles away, and Coon Creek (Ok) is 9 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Marland Mansion?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 73001561. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.