About this episode

The episode discusses the history of Hearst Castle and features an interview with former State Parks employee Rick Becton.

In 1919, William Randolph Hearst approached architect Julia Morgan about building “something more comfortable” than the tent he was used to camping in atop the family-owned hill in San Simeon. What happened next was, well, history. Join Joe Truskot & Steven E. Popp as we talk with former State Parks employee Rick Becton, who spent a decade […]

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Truskot, Steven E. Popp

Guest: Rick Becton

Topics covered

• Hearst Castle
• architecture
• California history
• state parks
• summer travel

Keywords

• Hearst Castle
• William Randolph Hearst
• Julia Morgan
• California
• state parks
• architecture
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: William Randolph Hearst, Julia Morgan

Places: Hearst Castle, San Simeon

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