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Hearst San Simeon Estate

San Simeon, California
County of San Luis Obispo.
750 Hearst Castle Road
National Register Number: 72000253
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: CA-22 Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: State Historic Site.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 11, 1976):
Begun in 1919, this princely estate situated on La Cuesta Encantada near San Simeon was to be a permanent family residence, a place of retreat, and a showcase for the many art treasures amassed by William Randolf Hearst. With the assistance of architect Julia Morgan, a protege of his mother and graduate of the Paris School of Beaux Arts, Hearst constructed a cluster of buildings that includes the magnificent Hispano-Moresque mansion, La Casa Grande. Hearst expanded the mansion steadily in order to display his ever-growing collection of priceless artifacts.

Condition:
There are no threats to the landmark at this time.

There are no chnages indicated at the landmark.


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