Julia Morgan Papers

Papers, 1835-1958 (bulk 1896-1945), contain architectural drawings and plans, office records, photographs, correspondence, project files, student work, family correspondence, and personal papers from the estate of California architect Julia Morgan, who practiced in San Francisco during the first half of the twentieth century. Includes architectural documents regarding William Randolph Hearst and the world-renowned Hearst Castle. More information available at: https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt9s2030pj

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[Casa Grande entrance]
Local Identifier
010-5-h-65-01-03
Description

The main entrance of the Casa Grande building at Hearst Castle. The doorway is surrounded by elaborate sculptures and molding. Three steps lead up to the doorway.

Julia Morgan's cottage interior, Monterey [Job #763]
Local Identifier
010-4-b-37-02-01
Date Created
1946
Description

The cottage's living room, with fire burning in the fireplace and Chinese panels on the mantel. The address listed on the back of the photograph is Cedar St.

Early Construction, Hilltop
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-02-03
Date Created
1919 to 1925
Description

View of San Simeon hilltop under construction. Early construction of Casa Grande can be seen behind Casa del Monte (House B).

Artisans' Carved Stone
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-10-09
Date Created
1919 to 1926
Description

Carved stone lions before installation at San Simeon. Most likely the work of the San Francisco sculptor F. M. Lorenz.

Landscaping Crew
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-05-01
Date Created
1919 to 1930
Description

Two cars of the Landscape Crew on the road to San Simeon hilltop, near Casa del Monte (House B). On reverse, "Pines for Reservoir Hill" is written. Presumably refers to trees loaded in truck bed.

San Simeon Village Pier
Local Identifier
010-5-h-72-10-03
Date Created
1919 to 1945
Description

San Simeon Village Pier. Supplies and artifacts arrived by boat to San Simeon.

Guest House Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-08
Date Created
1920 (year uncertain)
Description

Construction of cottage, possibly Casa Del Monte (House B). Studs pictured with sketch drawn on photograph.

Guest House Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-11
Date Created
1920 (year uncertain)
Description

May be early phase of construction of Casa del Monte (House B).

Guest House Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-04-01
Date Created
1920 to 1921
Description

Construction crew pouring concrete. This may be early construction on Casa del Monte (House B)

Guest House Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-04-04
Date Created
1920 to 1921
Description

Early phase of guest house construction.

Guest House Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-28
Date Created
1919 (year uncertain)
Description

Early construction phase of guest houses.

View from Guest House Plot
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-18
Date Created
1919 to 1920
Description

View of Pacific Ocean from San Simeon hilltop.

Hilltop Prior to Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-29
Date Created
1919 to 1920
Description

Hilltop pre-construction, possibly looking west toward the Pacific Ocean.

Guest House Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-04
Date Created
1919 to 1922
Description

Early photograph of one of the guest cottages. Possibly Casa del Sol (House C) before the towers were added.

Hilltop Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-24
Date Created
1920 to 1921
Description

View of hilltop from afar. Casa del Sol (House C), right and Casa del Monte (House B), left under construction.

Guest House Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-27
Date Created
1920 to 1921
Description

Guest cottage site. Early construction phase.

Guest House B
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-02
Date Created
1920 to 1922
Description

Casa del Monte (House B) north exterior under construction. Photograph taken from below the hilltop.

Guest House B, Exterior
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-06
Date Created
1920 to 1922
Description

East exterior of Casa del Monte (House B). Looking north at surrounding mountains.

Guest House B Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-07
Date Created
1920 to 1922
Description

Casa del Monte (House B) under construction. Roof construction and wood framing underway.

Early Construction, Hilltop
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-02-02
Date Created
1919 to 1923
Description

Casa del Sol (House C), center. Casa del Monte (House B) and Casa Grande (Main House) under construction on left.

House B Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-03
Date Created
1919 to 1923
Description

Casa del Monte (House B) under construction.

Guest House C and Hilltop
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-11-21
Date Created
1919 to 1923
Description

Casa del Sol (House C) captured from road below the hilltop. Sketch of Casa Grande drawn on the photograph.

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