Observing Interiors: Library Hearst Castle, San Simeon Ca.
William Randolph Hearst began construction in 1919 and continued through 1947. Very popular during Hollywood's golden era the castle held many gatherings. Charlie Chaplin, The Marx Brothers, Clark Gable and many more including Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill visited.
The castle was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and became a United States National Historic Site in 1976. The main estate is now a very popular tourist location. However the Hearst family still maintain a private residence in an old Victorian home on the property. source wikipedia
How cool it would be to spend an afternoon reading and exploring all the books in this library.
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