Many people know the buildings and homes Paul Revere Williams designed throughout Los Angeles, but not many know of the Black architect's first home, where he was forced to live due to racist housing covenants.
Many people know the buildings and homes Paul Revere Williams designed throughout Los Angeles, but not many know of the Black architect's first home, where he was forced to live due to racist housing covenants.
The home at 1271 West 35th Street, where Williams lived from 1921 to 1951, is in dire need of repair. It doesn't have the architectural significance Williams applied to his projects, but it helps people understand his early career as an architect and the racism Williams endured. Williams designed thousands of buildings during his six-decade career, including the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and The Beverly Hills Hotel. He was a part of the team that designed the iconic L.A.X. Theme Building and even designed homes for Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball.
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