The Story Behind Oklahoma City's Dolese Mansion Auction

June 17
34 mins

Episode Description

One of Oklahoma City's most iconic homes is looking for a new owner.

In this episode, Ryan Welton talks with Barrett Bray of Bray Auctions about the historic Dolese Mansion in Crown Heights, a nearly 16,000-square-foot estate dating back to the 1930s. They discuss the property's unusual history, its hidden ballroom, the family's decades-long vision for the home, and why the owners chose an auction rather than a traditional listing.

The conversation also explores how auctions work, how buyers are vetted, and what makes this property unlike anything else currently on the Oklahoma City real estate market.

Topics include:

  • The history of the Dolese Mansion

  • How two homes became one landmark estate

  • The mansion's ballroom and hydraulic entrance

  • Why the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

  • How online real estate auctions work

  • Who might ultimately purchase the property

  • Barrett Bray's journey to becoming an international auction champion

For more information about the auction, visit the links provided in the episode description.

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