Architect Paul R. Williams

Paul Revere Williams (1894-1980) was one of the foremost architects of southern California, producing an almost incredible number of buildings over a career which spanned almost sixty years. During that exceedingly productive career Williams designed over 2000 private residences and many major buildings both in southern California and elsewhere.

Among the Los Angeles buildings and projects designed (completely or in part) by Williams are the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood YMCA, Sunset Plaza Apartments, and the Los Angeles County Court House.

Among the buildings outside the city designed by Williams are: the United Nations Building in Paris, the MCA Building in Beverly Hills, and Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills.

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