• At a time when most of America pinched pennies, media mogul William Randolph Hearst commissioned one of the largest homes ever built. Centerpiece of an estate nearly half the size of Rhode Island, the 165-room San Simeon overlooks the California countryside from a hilltop high above the Pacific. From the initial plans in 1918 to an all-access tour, HEARST CASTLE is a fascinating look at this extra

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At a time when most of America pinched pennies media mogul William Randolph Hearst commissioned one of the largest homes ever built. Centerpiece of an estate nearly half the size of Rhode Island the 165-room San Simeon overlooks the California countryside from a hilltop high above the Pacific. From the initial plans in 1918 to an all-access tour HEARST CASTLE is a fascinating look at this extraordinary mansion. Rare home movies show its construction rumored to have … More >>

America’s Castles – Hearst Castle at San Simeon

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