paul r. williams Paul R. Williams Redesigned the Beverly Hills Hotel. But Because He Was Black, He Couldn't Stay There Today, Williams' signature still stands tall above one of the most iconic hotels in all of Los Angeles, The Beverly Hills Hotel. His redesign came at a time when segregation was at its peak in the United States.
paul williams Paul R. Williams Redesigned the Beverly Hills Hotel. Because He Was Black, He Couldn't Stay There Paul R. Williams was the architect behind some of the most iconic buildings in Los Angeles and the homes of many of Hollywood’s biggest stars of the 20th century. The Los Angeles County Courthouse, Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, the Los Angeles International Airport are just a few of the designs that sprang from his imagination. But despite the...
