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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San Simeon Hilltop, Aerial View
Local Identifier
010-5-h-72-03-01
Date Created
1924 (year uncertain)
Description

Aerial view looking southeast. Freshly planted landscaping visible. First version of Neptune Pool visible in lower left corner.

Hilltop Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-64-08-05
Date Created
1926 to 1928
Description

View of hilltop. Casa Grande (Main House) bell towers visible and under construction behind Casa del Sol (House C). Casa del Mar (House A), right, foundation of pool, left. Early stages of landscaping visible on hills.

[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.

New Babicora house plan
Local Identifier
010-6-c-80-01-06
Date Created
1943-09-04
Description

A sketch of the rooms in the Babicora House, with red outlines marking where work has been completed.

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.

Work completed sketch
Local Identifier
010-6-c-80-01-02
Date Created
1943-09-18
Description

Drawing of the recreation wing with a section highlighted and labeled "Work Completed."

[Sketch]
Local Identifier
010-5-e-56-12-03
Description

Bedroom dimensions

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.

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