Hearst Castle

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hearst-castle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?San Simeon, California, United States
2. What is the years of construction?1919-1947 (with significant periods of intense work)
3. Who designed Hearst Castle?The castle was designed by architect Julia Morgan, who worked closely with Hearst to create a unique mix of European and American styles.
4. How did Hearst bring Spanish ceilings to the castle?He had old ceilings, doorcases, and fireplaces taken apart in Spain, shipped to Brooklyn, and then moved to California to be reassembled in the castle.

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