Hearst Castle Historical Mnmnt
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on Citysearch Nov 10, 2006<b>The Background<br></b>One of the country's wealthiest entrepreneurs in his time, William Randolph Hearst started building on his family's 250,000-acre estate when he was in his late 50s. He never quite... (more)
MaxZook
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2004Maybe some are put off by the history of the Hearst empire, the negative implications of Citizen Kane. You may be in for a surprise. If you are put off by fear of tackiness, disregard the official advice and take Tour... (more)
tomtom37
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2003Aside from Scottland, I feel that the hearst estate is the single most magestic & magnificant place I've ever seen. You have to see the inside of all the structures to truly appreciate this architectual masterpiece.... (more)
svantico
on Citysearch Jun 17, 2003Visiting Hearst Castle gives you a pleasurable glimpse into the life of the rich and famous. The visitor's center includes an IMAX theater where you get to see a 40 minute presentation on W.R. Hearst and his "castle".... (more)
jpanderson_citysearch
on Citysearch May 20, 2002loved visiting this place, it was like citizen kane come to life: huge banquet halls, swimming pools, eerie modern american wealth on display. take one of the great tours, but be sure to make advance reservations.... (more)