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8-9 p.m.: Tour 1 of the Ward-Meade Mansion will commence, offering an intimate look into the mansion's history and architecture. 9:15-10:15 p.m.: Tour 2 will follow, providing another opportunity ...
Governor Henry S. Johnston was the first governor to live in the Mansion. However, due to his impeachment he lived there only three months. Governor William H. Murray was the first governor to reside a complete term in the mansion. Murray was Governor of Oklahoma when the Great Depression began. He brought a team of mules to the mansion in ...
After some debate, the state decided to accept the home in 1957. Since 1962 it has been used as the governor's residence. [4] It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. [4] During the 1990s, the mansion underwent a $4.3 million refurbishment, which was completed in 2000. [4]
Completed in 1928 on a budget of $75,000 for its construction and $25,000 for furnishings, the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion has been home, or a home-away-from-home, for Oklahoma's highest elected ...
Governor's Mansion * 1142 South Perry Street, Montgomery: 1951–present Classical Revival Built 1907, known as Robert Ligon Jr. House; began use as Governor's Mansion, 1951 Added to National Register of Historic Places, 1972 [5] First residence
The Ward-Meade house is considered the first mansion built in Topeka. Construction began in 1870, the same year as the first wing of the Statehouse. Anthony Ward was a wheelwright who held the sand rights on the Kansas River near his house. He sold sand to the builders of Topeka and made wheels for wagons that carried settlers to California.
The 45th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards are slated for Jan. 30 at the state Capitol. ... which annually draws thousands of visitors to the rural area. ... 18 Questions as the PGA Tour begins ...
Oklahoma Governor's Mansion: Oklahoma City: Oklahoma: Central: Historic house: Oklahoma History Center: Oklahoma City: Oklahoma: Central: History: History of Oklahoma from prehistoric Native American tribes to the present day Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame: Tulsa: Tulsa: Green Country: Hall of fame: Honors jazz, blues and gospel musicians in the ...