It draws attention.It captures the imagination.It is a landmark.It shouts excess.It reflects prosperity.And it is stands as a monument to the folly of overextending one’s self financially.No wonder the Bulletin’s social media was abuzz with comments back in 2014 regarding Richland Communities pondering a housing plan for the 184 acres bought on the courthouse steps that called for demolishing the Hat Mansion.The 30,000-square-foot mansion was first and foremost the dream of a local boy made good.Michael Hat built the home. The 1972 Ripon High graduate was on top of the world when construction started in the early 1990s. California wines were soaring in popularity.