Ralston Hall, Renaissance Revival mansion at Notre Dame de Namur University, California
Ralston Hall extends across 55,000 square feet, featuring multiple formal rooms, including a grand dining room and a mirrored ballroom with fine architectural details.
William Chapman Ralston, founder of the Bank of California, transformed Count Cipriani's 1853 villa into this extensive residence, completing construction in 1867.
The mansion received recognition as a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and gained California Historical Landmark status in 1972, marking its architectural importance.
The building remains closed since 2012 pending seismic retrofitting, with renovation plans awaiting funding through Notre Dame de Namur University's budget considerations.
The mansion's ballroom incorporates mirrors that replicate design elements from the Palace of Versailles, reflecting the grandeur of California's Silver Age.
Location: California
Architects: Henry W. Cleaveland
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Part of: Notre Dame de Namur University
GPS coordinates: 37.51750,-122.28611
Latest update: May 20, 2025 16:25
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