"Julia Morgan’s first intention was to build an outdoor amphitheater on this site. This proved impractical for a meeting area with the constant wet, foggy summers. So instead, Morgan designed this auditorium hall spacious enough to hold over 800 people. When it was completed in 1928, the YWCA declared, “It rivals the ballroom of the Del Monte Hotel in Monterey.” The fortress-like flagstone walls and chimney on the west side endures the relentless ocean winds and reflects the golden hues of sunset. Tall pines help blend the building into the landscape as it emerges onto the hill. Stately Gothic arch trusses inside the hall echo the arched window design around the building." (
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