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Castle Opens World of Enchantment
The Hearst Castle at San Simeon opened to the public as a state historic monument marking the first official public tour. Located on Highway 1 between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Hearst’s vast estate includes the Grecian pool and 148 rooms, viewed by press on tours. The article notes the estate’s history, tapestries, and its transformation from Hearst’s ranch to a public monument under California.
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San Simeon
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
William Randolph Hearst
Europe
California
State of
Castle
Kathy Hunter
la Cuesta Encantada
Enchanted Hill