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Paul Revere Williams, FAIA (February 18, 1894 – January 23, 1980) was an American architect based in Los Angeles, California. He practiced mostly in Southern California and designed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Lon Chaney, Barbara Stanwyck and Charles Correll.
Feb 5, 2020 · In the course of his five-decade career, Paul Revere Williams, an African American architect born in Los Angeles on February 18, 1894, overcame prejudice and become one of the foremost architects in history.
May 8, 2024 · 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.
Feb 11, 2021 · Paul R. Williams: Behind the Mastery of the Master Architect. A new book spotlights the story of a talented African American who became a beacon of progress and grace in American...
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 about to...
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...
Jan 27, 2024 · Paul R. Williams was far more than an architect; he was a visionary who recognized the profound social impact of his craft. Deeply committed to societal betterment, he actively engaged in several public housing projects, notably the Carver Park development in Nevada.
Nov 13, 2020 · Courtesy of HomeAdvisor. Known as the “architect to the stars,” Los Angeles-born Paul R. Williams is a Southern California legend who designed over 2,000 homes in his more than 50-year career.
HOME. Nicknamed “Architect to the Stars,” African American architect Paul R. Williams had a life story that could have been dreamed up by a Hollywood screenwriter. Orphaned at the age of four, Williams grew up to build mansions for movie stars and millionaires in Southern California.
Aug 13, 2022 · Paul Revere Williams, the pioneering African-American architect who shaped LA glamour. Janna Ireland’s photographs of his work highlight his chameleon-like style and experience of...
