| Although best known as architect and engineer of the Hearst Castle at San Simeon, the palatial play land built for newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst, Julia Morgan's other structures designed for women may better reveal the style and spirit of its female creator. Her designs for women include private homes, professional clubs, structures for Mills College, and buildings meant to house and serve the needs of those new working women who were attracted to the city. Miss Morgan understood what women needed and wanted, and she capably addressed these concerns.;This thesis will explore several of the most important structures that Julia Morgan designed for her female clients in the Northern California area. Whether costly or on a limited budget, each Morgan building was unique and functional. This trained specialist created lasting architecture which is still useful and beautiful, and these structures stand as a tribute to this early design professional, Miss Julia Morgan. |
