When Was the Marland Mansion Built?

The E.W. Marland Mansion is a 43,561 square feet Mediterranean Revival-style mansion located in Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States.

Why is the Marland Mansion famous?

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.

Who owns the Marland Mansion now?

The sales tax issue did pass, and the City of Ponca City became the owner of the Marland Estate, including the mansion and all the other buildings on the 30 acre complex. The total purchase price was $1.4 million.