Hearst Castle

Great American Mansions: Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle showcases the painstaking craftsmanship of Julia Morgan. The lavish structure was designed for William Randolph Hearst, the publishing mogul.

Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California

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

Architect Julia Morgan incorporated Moorish design into this 165-room home for William Randolph Hearst. Surrounded by 127 acres of gardens, pools, and walkways, Hearst Castle became a showplace for the Spanish and Italian antiques and art that the Hearst family collected.

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