![]() ![]() Unfortunately, just two years later Paul’s father passed away, and two years after that, his mother did as well. At that time, California was looking to capitalize on its weather and fertile lands and encourage people to come west, knowing that if there were more people and a desire to travel west, the railroad would come west, too. Paul Williams was born in Los Angeles in 1894, just after his parents, Chester and Lila, along with Chester Jr., moved there from Tennessee because they had tuberculosis and heard the weather in LA would be better for their health. That is what happened to a strong, confident, astute, gifted, and determined young man named Paul Revere Williams (1894-1980). Imagine doing that anyway, and not just surviving, succeeding. You have no parents to support you, and even one of your teachers advises you not to go into the field because of your race. Imagine being the only black child in your school who is striving to enter the field of architecture. This wing has become a primary image used when referring to the hotel, with “The Beverly Hills” written on the side of the building in his own handwriting. Jude Childrens Hospital in Memphis.By Judy Gonyeau, managing editor Williams designed several expansions to the original Mission-style Beverly Hills Hotel, including the Modernist Crescent Wing. Coyne joined the Paul Williams firm in 1945 and was a junior partner by 1962 and a full partner by 1970. Coyne worked on several notable Paul Williams projects, including St. ![]() Coyne (far left) worked under Paul Williams and helped to design the Dauterive residence. Williams's client list included Frank Sinatra (the notorious pushbutton house), Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Lon Chaney, Sr., Lucille Ball, Julie London, Tyrone Power (two houses), Barbara Stanwyck, Bert Lahr, Charles Correll, Will Hays, Zasu Pitts, and Danny Thomas.Īrchitect Claude H. ![]() One notable home, which he designed for Jay Paley in Holmby Hills, and the current residence of Barron Hilton, was used as the 'Colby mansion' in exterior scenes for "The Colbys" television series. Modern interpretations of Tudor-revival, French Chateau, Regency, French Country, and Mediterranean architecture were all within his vernacular. His most famous homes were for celebrities, and he was well regarded for his mastery of various architectural styles. The Linda Vista Area of Pasadena has many Spanish Colonial and French Country homes of his design including many commissioned by business magnates (Chrysler Corporation) and actors. Williams designed more than 2,000 private homes, most of which were in the Hollywood Hills and the Mid-Wilshire portion of Los Angeles (including his own home in Lafayette Square, part of historic West Adams, Los Angeles). He also designed at least one home in the San Rafael district along with many others in Pasadena and La Cañada Flintridge. He also designed many public and private buildings. He practiced largely in Southern California and designed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Lon Chaney, Barbara Stanwyck and Charles Correll. Paul Revere Williams, FAIA (Febru– January 23, 1980) was an American architect based in Los Angeles, California. ![]()
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