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Meanwhile, Hearst’s mother, Phoebe, acquired land in Pleasanton, California, intending to build an orphanage. However, William, captivated by the natural beauty of the land, took it upon himself to construct a mansion instead—an act driven by personal ambition rather than family plans. In secret, he hired architect A.C. Schweinfurth and crafted Hacienda Wynton, a sprawling 53-room estate inspired by Moorish, Pueblo, and Mission styles.