Although best known for designing the homes of celebrities like Lucille Ball and Frank Sinatra, the pioneering African-American architect Paul Revere Williams also contributed to some of the city’s most recognizable civic structures — all while confronting racial barriers.

The following changes were made to the original episode:
The statement about Mr. Williams’ adoption was removed.
The statement about Mr. Williams’ self- awareness of his racial identity was removed.
The statement about the extent of damage to the materials belonging to Mr. Williams was removed.

00:00-02:06 Introduction
02:06-08:55 Paul Williams' Vision of LAX
08:55-17:16 Founder's Church of Religious Science
17:16-25:02 Public Housing Project
25:02-25:34 Conclusion
25:34-26:18 Credits

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