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Paul Revere Williams, FAIA (February 18, 1894 – January 23, 1980) was an American architect based in Los Angeles, California. Most of the buildings he designed were in Southern California and included the homes of numerous celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Lon Chaney, Barbara Stanwyck, and Charles Correll.
Paul R. Williams (born February 18, 1894, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died January 23, 1980, Los Angeles) was an American architect noted for his mastery of a variety of styles and building types and for his influence on the architectural landscape of southern California.
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Feb 11, 2021 · Paul Revere Williams (1894–1980) was a native son of Los Angeles who, from extremely modest beginnings, became one of the most prolific and accomplished architects in recent history. And he...
Jan 27, 2024 · Discover Paul R. Williams' legacy: pioneering African American architect who reshaped 20th-century American architecture and society. Honoring the work of African American designers at the intersection of design, black identity, and practice.
Jun 22, 2012 · Paul Revere Williams began designing homes and commercial buildings in the early 1920s. By the time he died in 1980, he had created some 2,500 buildings, most of them in and around Los Angeles,...
Jan 14, 2021 · Six buildings that tell the design story of Paul R. Williams, the first Black architect in the AIA. His work is little studied, but his archive, acquired by the Getty and USC, is...
Learn about the life and career of Paul R. Williams, the first African American member of the American Institute of Architects and a prolific designer of residential and commercial buildings in Los Angeles and beyond. Explore his achievements, awards, projects and social contributions on this web page.
