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Pool at Hearst Castle

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On December 20, 2007

In architecture, further afield

 indoor pool at hearst castle

Just a photo today, as we head south a little bit, to Hearst Castle near Cambria. This is one of the opulent indoor pools.

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2 Comments

  1. Matt

    This pool is beautiful…what an amazing architectural site; in atlantic city they are making casinos with pools in them but I highly doubt they look like this 😉

    December 20, 2007

  2. Nancy

    Another beautiful structure by the great Julia Morgan. When I was young, I used to fantasize about swimming in that pool or the circular one outside. Almost too beautiful to be real.

    December 20, 2007

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