Did you know that a Black man is one of the biggest contributors to today’s Los Angeles? Paul Revere Williams was a well-known Black architect in the 20th Century who designed some of Los Angeles’ ...

After five years of searching for a home with character, David and Susan Martin knew instantly they found what they wanted when they walked into a midcentury, two-story house in Medford. Rooms were ...

If you’ve ever marveled at the glamorous mansions that line the posh streets of Los Angeles, you’ve likely admired the work of Paul Revere Williams. The first African American to become a certified ...

Paul Williams is a well-known name in the world of California architecture and real estate. As the first black architect to become a member of the American Institute of Architects — and the group’s ...

For photographer Janna Ireland, the essence of legendary mid-century Los Angeles architect Paul Revere Williams is in the details. In her new book of photography, Regarding Paul R. Williams: A ...

CO Architects’ renovation of architect Paul Revere Williams’ Pritzker Hall at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) features an updated facade and seismic improvements. The 1967 building houses ...

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The philanthropy for “Aid to the Blind” was born and developed from the Delta Gamma Fraternity’s 1936 convention. UCLA’s Dr. Lillian Ray Titcomb led the charge of Southern California alumnae ...

Paul Revere Williams, the late architect who was the first black member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), has recently been receiving some long-overdue recognition. The AIA awarded him a ...

Discovering Paul Revere Williams' story as an architect and the failure to ensure that his work has been safeguarded revealed to me the undeniable importance of preservation. Countless books scattered ...

Back in the early 1980’s I worked in the legal and aerospace industries where the work environments were predominantly White. I worked my way up to supervisory positions, honing my writing and ...

It will be at least two years before the house is fully reassembled and restored. It will perch on the edge of the Arroyo Seco, a striking tree-lined canyon, and have a view of the picturesque ...