Who designed Hearst Castle and when did their partnership begin?
Julia Morgan designed Hearst Castle starting in April 1919. Her professional partnership with William Randolph Hearst lasted from 1919 until his final departure in 1947.
Questions about Hearst Castle
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Hearst Castle opened to the public as a state park?
The California State Park system opened Hearst Castle to the public on the 1st of June 1958 after the Hearst Corporation donated the estate and its contents to the state of California.
What year did construction work on Hearst Castle officially end?
Construction activities at Hearst Castle continued between 1920 and 1939 with varying numbers of workers employed during different phases of the project.
Which film character is based on William Randolph Hearst and when was it released?
Charles Foster Kane in Orson Welles's Citizen Kane serves as the model for William Randolph Hearst. The film premiered on the 1st of June 1941 after filming began in June 1940.
How many visitors does Hearst Castle attract annually today?
Hearst Castle attracts over 850,000 visitors each year as a major tourist destination in California.