 The
dream of oil baron E.W. Marland was to live in a palace. This magnificent
mansion reflects the elegance of the affluent days of the oilman, who
lived lavishly and entertained in the same style.
Master architect John
Duncan Forsyth, along with artists, decorators, and sculptors of
international reputation combined their talents to create this
"Palace on the Prairie."
This National Historic
Landmark took three years to construct, 1925 to 1928. The mansion is 78
feet wide and 184 feet long, and contains 43,561 square feet distributed
over four levels. There are 55 rooms, including 10 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms,
7 fireplaces, and 3 kitchens. It takes 861 light bulbs to light the
mansion.
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