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

Collection

Displaying results 51 - 75 of 450
Results per page
10
25
50
List Grid
Refectory, Casa Grande
Local Identifier
010-5-h-70-05-01
Date Created
1926 to 1939
Description

Interior of Casa Grande (Main House). View down the length of the dining table toward the fireplace in the Refectory.

Casa Grande Under Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-64-08-01
Date Created
1926 to 1939
Description

Casa Grande (Main House) façade viewed from the north side. Inscription notes "This part still under construction." Arrow points to main structure behind the façade.

Landscaping Crew
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-05-02
Date Created
1925 (year uncertain)
Description

Landscaping team on road. Truck with potted plants.

Esplanade and Guest Houses
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-01-01
Date Created
1925 (year uncertain)
Description

Esplanade and terraces under construction looking south, Casa del Mar (House A), right.

Artisans' Cast Stone and Ironwork
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-10-05
Date Created
1925 to 1928
Description

Artisan's cast stone and ironwork on Elephant Hill. Elephant Hill was the nickname for the area east of the garages-so called because Marianne, the elephant, lived there. The dude wrangler's stables are visible at the right. The lions were used for the lamp standards on the bell towers.

[Detail of Balustrades]
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-08-04
Date Created
1924 to 1939
Description

Balustrade detail and staircase adjacent to West Terrace.

Guest House A Interior
Local Identifier
010-5-h-63-03-01
Date Created
1924 to 1945
Description

Casa del Mar (House A) fireplace and sitting area.

Fireplace, Cloister Bedroom
Local Identifier
010-5-h-69-06-01
Date Created
1924 to 1945
Description

Sitting area and fireplace in Cloister bedroom on interior of Casa Grande (Main House)

Balcony, Doge's Suite
Local Identifier
010-5-h-69-07-03
Date Created
1925 to 1929
Description

Balcony off the Doge's Suite in Casa Grande (Main House). Looking northeast toward tennis courts and recreation building, prior to the North Wing addition.

Cloister Bedroom
Local Identifier
010-5-h-69-06-02
Date Created
1925 to 1945
Description

Fireplace and beds in Cloister bedroom in Casa Grande (Main House).

St. John the Baptist Reliquary, Gothic Suite
Local Identifier
010-5-h-70-02-03
Date Created
1925 to 1945
Description

Interior of sitting room of Gothic Suite in Casa Grande (Main House). 16th century St. John the Baptist Reliquary rests on the buffet.

Earring Terrace
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-01-03
Date Created
1924 (year uncertain)
Description

Earring terrace, now known as South Terrace, under construction Casa del Mar (House A) in background.

San Simeon Aerial View
Local Identifier
010-5-h-72-03-07
Date Created
1924 (year uncertain) to 1926
Description

Aerial view of San Simeon hilltop looking east.

Casa Grande Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-64-08-06
Date Created
1924 to 1926
Description

Casa Grande (Main House) under construction. Early version of towers under scaffolding.

First Version of Neptune Pool
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-07-14
Date Created
1924 to 1926
Description

First rendition of the Neptune Pool completed in 1924.

Neptune Pool, Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-07-03
Date Created
1934 to 1936
Description

Cascade under construction on third version of the Neptune Pool. Looking north.

Neptune Pool Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-07-04
Date Created
1934 to 1936
Description

Neptune Pool (third version) and Roman temple under construction.

Neptune Pool Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-07-13
Date Created
1934 to 1936
Description

Third version of Neptune Pool under construction. Looking west over pool. Sculptures in foreground prior to installation in pool area.

Bedroom, Celestial Suite
Local Identifier
010-5-h-69-04-01
Date Created
1934 to 1945
Description

Celestial Suite bedroom. Interior of Casa Grande (Main House).

Charles-Georges Cassou's Statues
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-06-01
Date Created
1933 (year uncertain)
Description

Naissance de Venus and Neptune sculptures on the north side of Neptune Pool deck before installation.

Neptune Pool, Construction
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-07-07
Date Created
1934 (year uncertain)
Description

Third version of Neptune Pool under construction. Sculpture of Neptune in the foreground. Photograph taken from the top of the cascade looking west.

Neptune Pool
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-07-09
Date Created
1934 (year uncertain)
Description

Neptune Pool under construction. Transition between second and third versions of the pool. Rebar set for pergola construction. Looking north.

Original format