How the Hearst Castle Works
When newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst grew weary of camping, he asked Julia Morgan to build a 'small bungalow' in San Simeon, California. More than 20 years later, the gigantic Hearst Castle remains one of the most opulent homes in North America.
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Historic estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
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