Title

Julia Morgan Papers

Description

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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Local Identifier
010-9-a-ff060-05-02
Date Created
1929-08-03
Description

Selected text from the drawing reads: 'For Mr. William R. Hearst, at San Simeon, California; 503-M-721; Julia Morgan - Architect - San Francisco; W. L. Huber - Civil Engineer; Attention Mr. Rossi: Please note that due to a change in the size of columns 20 and 33 between the first and second floors, they are now concentric with column 43; General Note: All bands shown on column [illeg.]cing are in one plane. All column bars are to extend 3'6" above first floor with exception of a columns 13, [19?], 24, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29, [30?], [34?], 35, 36. Bars of the columns are to stop 3" below floor [illeg.]. All 12" and 15" wall which do not retain earth are to be reinforced with a double layer of reinforcing, each layer being located 2' in from either face of wall and consisting of 3/8" bars placed 12" o.c. horizontally and vertically. At corners and intersections of walls, hook bars around corners and extend bars at least 2'-0" into adjoining wall. All bars shown with hooked [ends?] to have hooks in accordance with the following data: '

Local Identifier
010-5-i-74-05-02
Date Created
1932-12
Description

Text on drawing reads: 'House for Mr. W. R. Hearst, San Simeon, Calif.' Scale is 1/16 inch = 1 foot. Other elements of the drawing include a pebble-lined swan pool, and spaces for camels, antelopes, monkeys, birds, flamingos, an elephant, deer, giraffes, oryxes, and bears.

Local Identifier
010-9-c-ff064-01-02
Date Created
1933-08
Description

Drawing includes representations of the lobby, dressing rooms, club and assembly room (with open ceiling), platform stage, sun room, card room (with wood ceiling), and service area. The left side of the drawing includes small section through the low roofs and pergolas.

Local Identifier
010-9-c-ff064-01-01
Date Created
1933-08
Description

Text on drawing reads: 'A club building for the Monday Club, San Luis Obispo, California.' Scale is 1/4 inch = 1 foot.

Local Identifier
010-9-c-ff064-01-09
Date Created
1933-08
Description

Section describes the interior of the building, facing the building's front entrance (double doors). The entrance is flanked by two placeholders for a fresco.

Local Identifier
010-9-c-ff064-01-05
Date Created
1933-08
Description

Design includes a detail of the platform awning and posts; the proscenium opening; the stage; and beams, joists, and anchors.

Local Identifier
010-9-c-ff064-01-07
Date Created
1933-08
Description

North-facing elevation, including basement floor, and notations about materials to be used (wood, tile, plaster, timber).