How did an Italian palace come to be on the Oklahoma plains?
From How Curious by KGOU Radio
September 30, 2025 · 16 min
About this episode
This episode explores the story behind the creation of the Marland Mansion in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
In this month's How Curious, host Rachel Hopkin visits the sumptuous Marland Mansion in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and finds out the story behind its creation.
People in this episode
Host: Rachel Hopkin
Topics covered
- architecture
- history
- Oklahoma
- cultural heritage
- travel
Keywords
- Marland Mansion
- Ponca City
- Oklahoma
- Italian palace
- architecture
- history
- cultural heritage
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Marland Mansion
Places: Ponca City, Oklahoma
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