In 1915, when William Randolph Hearst first discussed building on his ranch, he told architect Julia Morgan he wanted a simple bungalow. Construction stated in 1919 and the palatial estate was considered unfinished when he died in 1951. In addition to the Casa Grande (seen in the background), the Hearst Castle also has three elaborate cottages, an enormous outdoor pool with these sculpted lampposts, and an indoor pool that resembles a Roman bath.
