Harwelden Mansion

The mansion sits on one full city block overlooking the Arkansas River, minutes from the world-renowned Gathering Place.

[5] In 1923, a Tulsa-native businessman and philanthropist, Earl Palmer Harwell and his wife Mary built the Collegiate Gothic and English Tudor styled mansion, named Harwelden.

[8][9] Interior design was by William A. Franch and Company of Minneapolis, including for paneling, plaster-ornamented ceilings, oriental carpets and furnishings.

[10][6] When the house was left to the Arts and Humanities Council, it included staircase runners and living room rug, all of the original lighting fixtures, and selected furniture and draperies, while most furnishings were bequeathed to relatives.

[6][12] The Harwelden Mansion offers various programming including traditional English Afternoon Tea and historic tours.