In 1926, this Mediterranean-style mansion was the last house built on the block. Distinguished by the central tower, classical entry, arched windows, leaded glass, and green tile roof imported from France, the house was built for the family of Jamie and Dakota Replogle. Dakota was an early oil pioneer. Inside, the home is notable for its understated elegance. Entering the house, visitors are immediately struck by the graceful staircase and the grand scale of the living room.

Dakota, born in 1878, was named after his birthplace, the Dakota Territory. At the age of 20 he served in the Spanish American War, then became an insurance salesman. He later married Jamie Whiteside and moved to the Chickasaw Nation in the Indian Territory. The Replogles lived in Ardmore, Shawnee, and finally Okemah, where he practiced law beginning in 1909. Dakota later found success in the oil business and in 1919 the Replogles and their five daughters and one son moved to Oklahoma City and eventually bought the lot on 15th.

Their architect, Leonard Bailey, suggested a Southern Colonial design, but Mrs. Replogle wanted something different. She assigned the task of selection to her oldest daughter, also named Jamie, who was only 20 years old at the time. With her parents' trust, she poured through architectural books and plans until she found one she liked, a Mediterranean style mansion built in Detroit, Michigan, for one of the Fischer brothers of “Bodies by Fischer.” One change was made, a green tile roof at the request of Mrs. Replogle. Despite costing five times more than locally available tiles, the green roof was ordered from France. With the plans approved, the Replogles departed for Florida and left Jamie in charge of construction.

In 1928 the family moved into the new home. Dakota remained active in the oil business and served on the board of directors of the First National Bank. After Mrs. Replogle died in 1943, Dakota married Margaret Reno, a native of Weatherford. Following Dakota’s death in 1957, she remained in the home, dedicated to preserving its unique architectural beauty.

The current home homeowners, John and Pam Fischer, raised two daughters in the home and featured it on the 2005 Home Tour. They have furnished the home with original artwork and antiques, including items collected during their extensive travels and work abroad.

The living room features a mantle of violetta veined marble imported from Italy. Many of the chandeliers in the home date to its construction. The kitchen and butler’s pantry retain many of their original features, as well. The glass-fronted cabinets, wall tile, and large, built in icebox continue to reflect the ambience of the 1920s. The sink and warming tray in the butler’s pantry are also original to the home. The Fischers have preserved much of the tile and many of the original features in the powder room and upstairs baths. They also had the good fortune of meeting with 93-year-old Jamie Replogle Bell, who was able to share many personal and historical details relevant to the preservation of this amazing home.

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