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Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites
In November 2000,
the National Trust for Historic Preservation presented this prestigious
award to The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America "for
acquiring, restoring, and interpreting a collection of historic properties
that offer invaluable opportunities to experience the rich variety of
America's heritage."
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NSCDA in Oklahoma
Museum Property |
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OVERHOLSER MANSION
(1903)
Address: Heritage
Hills Historical Preservation District
405 N. W. 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Telephone:
(405) 528-8485
Open:
Tuesday
through Saturday:
10 am to 3 pm. Tours on the hour.
Closed:
Mondays, State Holidays, and
during the month of January.
Directions:
From I-235, exit at NW 23rd Street,
west to Hudson Avenue, turn left (south) and go to 15th Street; turn right. From I-40 (westbound), exit on
Classen Blvd., north to 13th Street, east to Walker, left to 15th.
From I-35 (northbound), west on
I-40 to Classen, and see above. From I-35 (southbound), take I-40
west to Classen Blvd, and see above.
Website: http://www.okhistory.org/mus-sites/masnum14.htm
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Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik
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This three-story French chateau-style
home is fitted with the original furnishings of the Overholser family,
including Brussels lace curtains, English carpets and French stained glass
windows.
It was the home of the prominent
Oklahoma City leader and financier Henry Overholser and the focal point
of Oklahoma City society, hosting many prominent cultural and political
figures of national importance.
It is owned by the Oklahoma Historical
Society. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in
the State of Oklahoma has restored and maintained the nursery and provides
financial support and volunteer docents.
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES |
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