Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story | KCET
Nicknamed “Architect to the Stars,” African American architect Paul R. Williams was one of the most successful architects of his time. But at the height of his career he wasn’t always welcome in the buildings he designed because of his race. Hollywood’s Architect will tell the story of how he used talent, determination and even charm to defy the odds and create a celebrated body of work.
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Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
African American architect Paul R. Williams had a life story that could have been dreamed up by a Hollywood screenwriter. From the early 1920s until his retirement 50 years later, Williams was one of the most successful architects in the country.
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Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
Paul R. Williams was known for his luxurious designs. See one of his earliest projects.
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Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
Paul R. Williams explored all avenues to fulfill his dream of being an architect.
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Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
Hollywood soon discovered Paul R. Williams, and he was called “architect to the stars.”
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Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
In an era where architects typically majored in one style, he excelled in every architectural style, making him one of the most renowned architects throughout the world. Here are some of his lesser-known, but equally impressive projects.
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Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
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.
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