Governors Mansion
National Register of Historic Places

Governors Mansion

Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Listed
January 21, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83002122

About this property

The Governor's Mansion in Shawnee, Oklahoma was built in 1903, on the speculation that Shawnee would be selected as the state capital and that this structure would become the Governor's official residence when Oklahoma became a state. However, Oklahoma did not attain statehood until 1907, and the Legislature chose Guthrie as the first capital, before naming Oklahoma City as the permanent state capital in 1910. The house was built in an area known as Shawnee's first neighborhood, "...where the first generation of merchants, town leaders and early professionals lived." The house was never used as the Governor's Mansion. Once it was clear that Shawnee would not become the state capital, the mansion became just another private residence. It is also known as the Giza House, because it was once owned by Zygmund O. Giza. It is still considered a local landmark and local residents still refer to it as the Governor's Mansion. It was registered with the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

618 N. Park St.
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
35.33581, -96.92705

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Governors Mansion listed on the National Register?

Governors Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Governors Mansion?

Governors Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Governors Mansion?

The period of significance for Governors Mansion is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.

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