Residence
Since 1928, the Governor of Oklahoma has resided in the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion. Before its construction, Governors lived in various locations around Guthrie and Oklahoma City. Governor Charles N. Haskell set up his administration's office and his official residence within a hotel in Oklahoma City. The Legislature provided for the construction of an official residence after years of debate in 1927. The next year, in 1928, the Mansion was completed.
Built by an Oklahoma City architectural firm, Layton, Hicks and Forsyth, the Mansion is of Dutch-Colonial style. Carthage limestone was used so the exterior of the Mansion would complement the Oklahoma State Capitol, which is located to the west of the Mansion. The legislature allocated $100,000 of state money ($75,000 for construction and $25,000 for furnishing) to the project. Two years later, another $39,000 was set aside to complete outbuildings and landscaping. Though originally having 19 rooms, today the 14,000-square-foot (1,300 m2) Mansion has 12, including a library, parlor, dining room, grand ballroom, kitchen, sunroom and five bedrooms.
The Mansion also serves as an active museum. Throughout the Mansion, antiques and artwork from both museum and private collections can be found. The Mansion's museum is designed to provide a glimpse into Oklahoma's history and culture. Artists represented in oil and bronze include N.C. Wyeth, Charles Marion Russell, Thomas Moran and Albert Beirstadt.
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