The original frame house built at this location in 1902 was constructed by Dr. Frederick S. Dewey in 1902. It was similar to the home at 321 NW 14th, a combination of Prairie Farm style and Victorian-era Gothic.

In 1910 it was sold to Samuel M. and Elizabeth Gloyd for approximately $13,000. Instead of moving in, they decided to move the 1902 frame house. On February 24, 1911, they hired the Smiser Construction Company, took out a building permit for $40,000, and started work on a new home.

They built foundations for a two-story brick home that contrasted sharply with its Victorian neighbors. It was faced with red brick and decorative stone trim, creating strong horizontal lines patterned after the revolutionary architectural creations of Frank Lloyd Wright, whose Prairie School of Architecture was gaining fame around the world. Other distinguishing features included the red tile roof, oversized brackets under the eaves, and strong end wall chimneys.

Samuel was born May 25, 1865 in Holden, MO and came to Oklahoma City in 1897 when he started a lumber business. At one time he owned 35 lumberyards in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. He also had oil interests in Texas and New Mexico and was owner of the Gloyd-Halliburton Department Store. He was known as a collector of paintings and art objects, and as a globe-trotter. He also was a director in the First National Bank & Trust Company and a director and president of the Chamber of Commerce. Samuel and Elizabeth had a daughter, Helen.

The Gloyds remained in the home until 1927, when they sold it to Judge Samuel W. and Mamie Hayes and moved to another home in the neighborhood. Samuel Gloyd died in February 1955 at the age of 90.

Samuel W. Hayes was born in Arkansas in 1875 and attended the University of Virginia before coming to Ryan, Oklahoma, as a school teacher. He was admitted to the bar and began his legal career in 1900. He was elected a delegate to the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention. After statehood became official on November 17, 1907, President Roosevelt appointed Hayes to the first Oklahoma State Supreme Court, where he served until 1914.

Judge Hayes was a director of the First National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City. He also served as a regent of the University of Oklahoma, a director of the 10th District of the Federal Reserve Bank and as President of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1934.

Judge Hayes married Ida Poole on October 8, 1899. They had three children: Kenton B., Ruby and Ida. His wife Ida died on March 24, 1910. Judge Hayes married Mamie McCulloch in June, 1912. Mamie, a native of Tennessee, was head of the English Department in the Northwestern Normal School of Oklahoma at Alva. Judge Hayes died March 14, 1941. Mamie remained in the home until 1959.

The home was later sold to Judge Robert Hefner, who purchased it for one of his grandchildren. After a short time it was in turn sold to Lloyd Hodges. After the Hodges moved out, it sat vacant for many years and was sold at sheriff’s auction in 1981. The home was eventually purchased by Mr. Richard G. Geren and Mr. Bryan L. Watts, who allowed the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra Women’s Committee to use the home as the Decorator’s Show House. The owners repaired floors and ceilings, added central heat and air, stripped and refinished wood trim, and generally rehabilitated the distinctive home. Candace and Dwayne Schmidt purchased the home in 1991 and also completed an extensive renovation of the fabulous home.

Barbara and Tim Mapstone purchased the home from the Schmidts in 2005.  The Mapstones expanded the kitchen to include a 16 ft. island and 2 separate chef spaces. They relandscaped the grounds and put in the pool with fountains.

Current owners Ron and Denise Suttles purchased the home in 2014 and shared it during the 2015 Home Tour. The Suttles have lived in several homes in Heritage Hills, so they have a “caretaker mentality” about living in an historic home.

The entire first floor speaks of spaciousness and the three fireplaces add warmth. Distinctive large windows in the parlor and drawing room are indicative of the theme of light characteristic of this architectural style. The kitchen and family room combine to invite a cozy gathering.

It is of note the two side windows of the huge entryway are both original to the house and were terribly damaged by the April 19th bombing. Fortunately, craftsmen were able to totally restore them. Original plaster coving with wood trim decorates ceilings, and a 1930s pink powder room pays homage to the past. The dining room table seats sixteen and the eclectic art collection is truly impressive.

The upstairs is beautifully emphasized by a distinctive elevated landing with a glass door overlooking the backyard. The bedrooms are spacious and charmingly decorated. Of special interest is the library with its elaborate handcrafted paneling and accented ceiling. The backyard is beautifully landscaped with a pool, and the basement is complete with a “man cave” and wine cellar.

The library addition was added in the 1920s.  The attic rafters reveal the tie in and the decorative ornamentation on the back porch is significantly different from the rest of the home's exterior.  The back of the original house can be identified by the 16" thick wall in the family room.

The Suttles have lived other places, but feel most at home in Heritage Hills. Denise shared these thoughts on their home, “We are living in our 3rd home in the neighborhood. We enjoy living in a neighborhood of grand old houses and tree lined streets where you can stroll under great old trees with spreading branches that touch in the middle of the street. Children can walk to school. Lots of families with kids and dogs play in the parks. You are steps away from great restaurants, shops, and gathering places where people stop and shop and linger for a while. Great people and great friendships have filled our lives with joy and gratitude.”

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