E.W. Marland, millionaire oilman and the 10th Governor of Oklahoma built this mansion in 1928, at a cost of 5.5 million dollars. The Marland Mansion is truly one of America’s castles! Modeled after the Davanzati Palace in Florence, Italy, this breathtakingly beautiful “Palace on the Prairie” denotes incredible attention to detail with carved wood, sculptured stone, wrought iron arched doorways, and Waterford crystal chandeliers. This internationally known showplace contains 43,561 square feet spread over four floors~ complete with leather-lined elevator, twelve bathrooms, three kitchens, an elegant ballroom with a 24-karat gold leaf-covered ceiling worth over 1.9 million dollars and seven fireplaces. The mansion is a National Historic Landmark and is available for weddings, reunions and private parties.