San Simeon (Hearst Castle)

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San Simeon (Hearst Castle)
1922-1939
San Simeon, California, USA
Julia Morgan, architect

Hearst Castle exemplifies the painstaking craftsmanship of Julia Morgan. The lavish structure was designed for William Randolph Hearst, the publishing mogul. Morgan incorporated architectural elements with the owners' extensive collections of art and antiques.

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