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Paul R. Williams Blazes a Trail for Black Architects

Paul R. Williams explored all avenues to fulfill his dream of being an architect.

Aired 02/06/2020 | Rating NR

Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story

Paul R. Williams Blazes a Trail for Black Architects

Clip: 2/6/2020 | 1m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Paul R. Williams explored all avenues to fulfill his dream of being an architect.

When he expressed a desire to pursue architecture, Paul R. Williams encountered the “blank wall of discouragement.” Despite the lack of support, he achieved his dream of becoming an architect by exploring all the avenues he could. Dr. Wesley Henderson, architectural historian; Karen Hudson and Paul Hudson, Williams’ grandchildren, explain the keen strength and prowess of Paul R. Williams.

Aired 02/06/2020 | Rating NR

Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

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Paul R. Williams defied the odds to become one of the most notable architects in history. (30s)

Paul R. Williams - Architect to the Stars

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Hollywood soon discovered Paul R. Williams, and he was called “architect to the stars.” (2m 32s)

The World of Luxury Building in Early L.A.

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Paul R. Williams was known for his luxurious designs. See one of his earliest projects. (2m 13s)

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