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, Front Facade exterior elevation
Local Identifier
010-5-i-74-01-02
Date Created
1921 to 1922
Description

Early drawing by Julia Morgan of the hilltop, looking east, with House A, House B, and House C, and Casa Grande with two towers. In the lower right corner Morgan writes: "Rough sketch of house locations as per last telegram - JM. Some liberty taken with exteriors--how do you like the idea? With the long towers it might be very effective." Upper right corner, Hearst responds: "This idea of loggia and stairs I have put on house C. I think it makes a good motif for the middle house WRH"

Artisans' Cast Stone and Ironwork
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-10-10
Date Created
1922 to 1936
Description

Cast stone double busts used for light posts around the Neptune Pool and West Terrace in storage. Double busts were made by Theo and John Van der Loo, modeled after Greco- Roman double bust in Hearst Collection. Column capitals, moldings and drainpipes in storage.

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.

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