Welcome to the Henry Overholser Mansion, a historic gem and architectural masterpiece located in Oklahoma City. Join us on a captivating journey through this meticulously preserved mansion that offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the late 19th century. Step back in time as you explore the elegant rooms adorned with intricate woodwork, exquisite chandeliers, and luxurious furnishings. Learn about the fascinating history of Henry Overholser, a prominent businessman and civic leader, and his family, who played a significant role in shaping the city. Marvel at the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into constructing this iconic residence, showcasing the grandeur of the era. Take a guided tour and hear captivating stories of the Overholser family's life within these walls. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the manicured gardens surrounding the mansion, offering a serene oasis amidst the bustling city. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, history buff, or simply seeking a glimpse into Oklahoma City's past, the Henry Overholser Mansion provides a captivating and immersive experience that will transport you to a bygone era of elegance and refinement.
Our next stop is the Henry Overholzer Mansion.
This house was built in 1903 for $38,000, which is about $2 million in today's money.
Everything in this house is original and this was probably her wedding china,
which the pattern is also painted on the ceiling.
This is probably Mrs. Overholzer's wedding china.
The same pattern is painted on the ceiling.
These are the dinner chimes so they can signal for guests to come over.
That's much more polite than shouting,
DINNER!
Right now we're in the Butler's Pantry.
So over here is the food warmer and what they would do to make the food warmer,
they would put the steak out in the sun right there,
get it all warmed up, put it in there, add some water, and then put it back to get warm food.
Here is an old-fashioned stove which looks really ornate.
Later on the family updated some things to make them more modern like this convection oven.
And this is a refrigerator from 1931.
This is the library.
Over there you can see all the books.
This is the music room.
That music box was purchased for $70.
Don't you wish you could travel back in time and just pay for everything?
That's so cheap.
This is the withdrawing room which I believe is another word for living room.
And you can see that the furnitures here were super small because people back in the day were smaller.
This is Henry.
This is Mrs. Overholser and that's their only child.
Look at how short they are.
I'm taller than this little girl.
Now we're going upstairs.
We're not quite on the upper floor yet but there's this resting area
in case people got tired while climbing the stairs
and wanted to sit down before finishing their stair climb.
All right now let's finish our stair climb.
In every room there's a plaque that tells you your information.
So this one says that in 1904 when you were midway up the staircase there would be musicians playing.
So I guess that's what it's for.
This bedroom was used for guests.
This bed used to be Mrs. Overholser's bed before she married Henry.
This was Mr. Overholser's room for 14 years.
This is the master bedroom.
And look at how small the beds are.
That's like my size.
But the thing is that it's not one big bed.
It's two twin size beds.
And I'm guessing this is Mrs. Overholser's sewing room.
Look it's Calhoun's friend.
Creepy doll.
When this house was built in 1903 it already had electricity and plumbing
which was advanced for its time.
Oh is this the sun room?
This is the sun room.
And that is the Henry Overholser mansion.
My favorite part is seeing how small all the things were back in the day.
I also like the grand staircase up.
I like how pretty much everything in the mansion was original
because some of these historical homes that we go to
have so many replicas that's not really that original.
But this one it has everything that the family living here would have had.
On to our next stop.
