Cedar Crest, Official governor residence in Topeka, United States
Cedar Crest stands on a hill with views of Lake Shawnee, featuring elements of French Normandy design in its eclectic architectural composition.
The mansion, completed in 1929 by architects Wight and Wight for publisher Frank MacLennan, became the Kansas governor residence through MacLennan's widow's bequest in 1955.
The interior design incorporates Scottish heritage elements, including carved thistles above the front door and printers' marks in the library paneling.
The 6,000-square-foot mansion underwent a complete renovation in the 1990s, with improvements totaling 4.3 million dollars completed in 2000.
This residence holds the distinction of being the smallest governor's mansion in the United States while occupying the largest property at 244 acres.
Location: Topeka
Inception: 1929
Architects: Wight and Wight
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Address: 1 SW Cedar Crest Road
Website: http://governor.ks.gov:80/about-the-governor/cedar-crest
GPS coordinates: 39.06600,-95.74680
Latest update: May 22, 2025 04:05
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