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By the mid-1880s, Shepard's fame had transcended continents, and he became a figure of mystical and musical fascination in California. In those days, San Diego was experiencing a real estate boom, eager to establish cultural prestige to attract tourists and residents. Wealthy landowners William and John Hay conceived a bold plan: to bring Shepard to San Diego by constructing an opulent home tailored to his visionary aesthetic.