America doesn’t have many castles. Not like Europe does. And only a few are open to the public. That’s why Hearst Castle, built by 20th century newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, has been attracting visitors for decades. Situated high on…
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Wining Down After Touring Hearst Castle
Tagged with: California, castles, glass art, glassmaking, Harmony Cellars, Harmony Glassworks, Hearst Castle, Monterey, Natly Lola, San Francisco, Tim Jackson, William Randolph Hearst
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Vinous Secrets of the Hearst Castle
During the period of Prohibition in America, newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst took an editorial stance for temperance but against the 18th Amendment. “I consider the 18th Amendment not only the most flagrant violation of the basic American principle of…
Tagged with: 18th Amendment, California, Hearst Castle, history, Joe Willicombe, Prohibition, tourism, travel, William Randolph Hearst
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