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 Exterior Front Facade Sketch
Local Identifier
010-5-i-74-01-06
Description

Features a sketch of the exterior front facade of the Casa Grande at Hearst Castle. This is one of approximately 20 sketches in the 'Casa Grande, Exteriors' folder.

Mosaic to loggia, House A (looking towards hall)
Local Identifier
010-5-i-ff054-02-01
Description

Text at bottom of page reads: 'For Mr. William Randolph Hearst, San Simeon Calif.' Other elements represented in the drawing include French windows, the face of the mosaic, stone, and the finished loggia floor.

Sketch of proposed addition, House B
Local Identifier
010-5-i-ff054-04-01
Description

Exterior elevation drawing of the "B" house in Julia Morgan's work on the Hearst estate. Writing on the architectural drawing reads "sketch of proposed addition House B" and is crossed out. Beneath this writing reads "isn't the result too heavy in scale?" Color was used to accent aspects of the drawing, including green and yellow coloring for the decorative foliage.

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