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Julia Morgan (January 20, 1872 – February 2, 1957) was an American architect and engineer. She designed more than 700 buildings in California during a long and prolific career. She is best known for her work on Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California.
Pioneering Wom n. Julia Morgan. January 20, 1872 – February 2, 1957. Birthplace. San Francisco, Calif. Education. University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1890–94. L’École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Certificat d’Études, 1898–1902. Major Projects. Mills College, Oakland, Calif., 1904–25.
Julia Morgan opened her own architectural firm in 1904, quickly establishing herself as an outstanding residential architect, and securing a number of commissions in the Piedmont, Claremont and Berkeley neighborhoods.
Julia Morgan (born January 20, 1872, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died February 2, 1957, San Francisco) was one of the most prolific and important woman architects ever to work in the United States. Morgan was born into a prosperous family ( see Researcher’s Note: Julia Morgan’s date of birth ).
Dec 26, 2018 · Getty Images. Julia Morgan was a notoriously private person who shunned publicity. Little is known about her childhood or personal life. But no matter—she left behind a most lasting impressions on...
Mar 6, 2019 · Overlooked No More: Julia Morgan, Pioneering Female Architect - The New York Times. Morgan, who was the first woman to earn an architect’s license in California, was a prolific designer of...
Oct 23, 2019 · Julia Morgan, The Woman Who Designed Hearst Castle. Press photo of Merrill Hall courtesy Asilomar Conference Grounds website. By. Jackie Craven. Updated on October 23, 2019. Best known for the lavish Hearst Castle, Julia Morgan also designed public venues for the YWCA as well as hundreds of homes in California.
