The First Woman Architect of the École des Beaux-Arts: Julia Morgan (1872 – 1957)
The first woman to graduate in architecture from the École des Beaux-Arts and California’s first licensed female architect, Julia Morgan designed over 700 projects—including the iconic Hearst Castle in California. Despite her incredible work, she avoided the spotlight. In this episode, we explore her legacy, the biography that brought her story to light, and the long-overdue recognition she received with the AIA Gold Medal in 2014.
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