Williams, Paul Revere
1894-1980 · Contribution: 1921-1973
Architect
Designed thousands of buildings including iconic Los Angeles landmarks; developed innovative drafting and design adaptations
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1894
- Active since
- 1921
- Category
- Architecture & Design
- Best known for
- Thousands of buildings & LA landmarksFirst Black AIA member & Gold MedalistLearned to draft upside-down
Impact on the world
Williams designed the glamorous face of mid-century Los Angeles while quietly outmaneuvering the era's racism, a body of work so vast it reshaped an entire city's image.
Sources
- JSTOR Daily (Paul Revere Williams: An Architect of Firsts)
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