Mansion History

Dr. Wyatt H. Slaughter built The Mansion in 1937. Dr. Slaughter was born in Colbert County, Alabama in 1872. He attended Walden University and received a medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.

After moving to Oklahoma City in 1903, he became widely regarded as the first African American physician to live in the city. He married Edna Randolph, daughter of the first African American teacher in Oklahoma City. He built his practice in the historic Deep Deuce economic and entertainment district.

Slaughter was a skilled doctor, a savvy businessman, architect, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a formidable civic leader. He helped support the community in financial ventures to build up Deep Deuce. His generosity included assisting Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice who argued Brown v. Board of Education, with travel expenses. For more than two decades, Dr Slaughter served on the board of trustees of Avery Chapel AME Church and Meharry Medical College.

As a skilled builder, he constructed the majority of the buildings in Deep Deuce. Slaughter was the largest African American property owner in the city and owned his own airport.

Today, Dr. Slaughter’s legacy continues to enrich OKC, and his home continues to celebrate the stories of his life. The Youngbloods, preservers of The Mansion, have turned this historic site into an artful bed and breakfast. Not only does the home itself hold important Oklahoma history, but the Youngbloods are determined to honor the rich history of The Mansion inside and out featuring original wood floors and historical out buildings.

The Mansion hosts weddings, private events, and overnight stays. To learn more about the incredible history of this location, book your overnight stay or event.