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After Phoebe’s death in 1919, Hearst inherited her land and commissioned Julia Morgan to build a castle-like estate on the scenic coast. Inspired by Scottish and European castles, Wynton became a fortress rising among the redwoods, featuring Gothic arches, massive stone fireplaces, and art-filled interiors. It was a place where society’s elite gathered—celebrity icons like Charlie Chaplin, political leaders like Winston Churchill, and other luminaries flocked to Hearst’s estate for luxurious dinners, private screenings, and social gatherings.