Restoration Projects of Hearst Castle

Restoration of the Doge's Balcony Ceiling

Restoration of the Doge’s Balcony Ceiling

Before: After: This ceiling was created by Hearst-era craftsmen as part of the Doge’s Suite – two bedrooms and two bathrooms that flank a central sitting room. Located on the mezzanine level of the mansion between Casa Grande’s first and… Read More

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Door in Gothic Suite

Before: The Gothic Suite of Casa Grande showcases beautiful ceilings. Visitors on Tour 2 will enjoy the 14th Century ceiling in Mr. Hearst’s bedroom with its panels of medieval figures. Originally in the “House of Jews” at Teruel in the… Read More

1930's Greenhouse

1930′s Greenhouse

Before: After: One of the restoration projects was the rehabilitation of the historic estate’s two 1930′s greenhouse structures. These Lord & Burnham steel “kits” were shipped from New York to San Simeon for the purpose of propagating plantings for Hearst’s… Read More

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Neptune Pool Restoration Project

Originally constructed in the 1920s, the Neptune Pool was designed and enlarged twice by William Randolph Hearst and the architect Julia Morgan into the pool that is seen on tour today. The Neptune Pool is composed of beautiful marble and… Read More

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