Comments on: The Paul R. Williams Project blog http://blog.paulrwilliamsproject.org/2009/04/the-paul-r-williams-project-blog/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:41:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Deborah Brackstone http://blog.paulrwilliamsproject.org/2009/04/the-paul-r-williams-project-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-921 Deborah Brackstone Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:49:42 +0000 http://blog.theprwproject.com/?p=20#comment-921 Thanks for your interest in our project. Yes, I have seen information re the Royal Nevada and Paul R. Williams. There is a list on the UNLV School of Architecture web page ... sorry I don't have the exact address... that lists all hotels, casinos, motels, etc in Las Vegas along with their histories ie owners, architects, dates, destructions. After reading your note I did recheck the list of projects on Karen Hudson's published list and did not find a mention of either of the two motels. Ms Hudson did list the Flamingo but I'm not sure how much Williams did on that property... total concept, in partnership, a remodel, etc. The Moulin Rouge was an important African American Hotel that was open for a short time. I believe if he had a design relationship with the Moulin Rouge, I would have seen it somewhere. It would be great if that pans out! As for the images we include on the Gallery, the Gallery is an incomplete listing and is not the last word. Williams was associated with 3000+ buildings and we are hearing of new ones every week. In fact we have included two news ones in Nevada in the Gallery. As we take photos or get access to new images we study the building and then post. Let us know if you find out anything more. Thanks again Deborah Brackstone Thanks for your interest in our project.
Yes, I have seen information re the Royal Nevada and Paul R. Williams. There is a list on the UNLV School of Architecture web page … sorry I don’t have the exact address… that lists all hotels, casinos, motels, etc in Las Vegas along with their histories ie owners, architects, dates, destructions. After reading your note I did recheck the list of projects on Karen Hudson’s published list and did not find a mention of either of the two motels. Ms Hudson did list the Flamingo but I’m not sure how much Williams did on that property… total concept, in partnership, a remodel, etc.
The Moulin Rouge was an important African American Hotel that was open for a short time. I believe if he had a design relationship with the Moulin Rouge, I would have seen it somewhere. It would be great if that pans out!
As for the images we include on the Gallery, the Gallery is an incomplete listing and is not the last word. Williams was associated with 3000+ buildings and we are hearing of new ones every week. In fact we have included two news ones in Nevada in the Gallery. As we take photos or get access to new images we study the building and then post.
Let us know if you find out anything more.
Thanks again
Deborah Brackstone

]]> By: Amy Raymer http://blog.paulrwilliamsproject.org/2009/04/the-paul-r-williams-project-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-913 Amy Raymer Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:49:57 +0000 http://blog.theprwproject.com/?p=20#comment-913 Hi all...I'm in Las Vegas and I'm curious as to a couple of builidings I've seen credited to PRW, but they aren't listed on this page. Can anyone confirm if the following two structures were designed by Williams: Royal Nevada Motel (failed in the early 50's, became part of the Dunes) and the Moulin Rouge Motel/Casino? So far the only ones I see on the site are the Catholic church and the La Concha...but I've seen him credited on a few more buildings here. Any thoughts? Hi all…I’m in Las Vegas and I’m curious as to a couple of builidings I’ve seen credited to PRW, but they aren’t listed on this page. Can anyone confirm if the following two structures were designed by Williams: Royal Nevada Motel (failed in the early 50’s, became part of the Dunes) and the Moulin Rouge Motel/Casino? So far the only ones I see on the site are the Catholic church and the La Concha…but I’ve seen him credited on a few more buildings here. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Clay Hinrichs http://blog.paulrwilliamsproject.org/2009/04/the-paul-r-williams-project-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-831 Clay Hinrichs Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:10:00 +0000 http://blog.theprwproject.com/?p=20#comment-831 I'm trying to find out if a home was built by Paul Williams? The building permit does not mention the architects name but all the neighbors and prior owner said it was one of his house that he built. Could anyone help me find this out. Thanks, Clay Hinrichs I’m trying to find out if a home was built by Paul Williams? The building permit does not mention the architects name but all the neighbors and prior owner said it was one of his house that he built. Could anyone help me find this out. Thanks, Clay Hinrichs

]]> By: Deborah Brackstone http://blog.paulrwilliamsproject.org/2009/04/the-paul-r-williams-project-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-431 Deborah Brackstone Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:53:39 +0000 http://blog.theprwproject.com/?p=20#comment-431 John- Great posting... as usual. Thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge with all of us. Deborah John-
Great posting… as usual. Thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge with all of us.
Deborah

]]> By: John Crosse http://blog.paulrwilliamsproject.org/2009/04/the-paul-r-williams-project-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-429 John Crosse Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:16:57 +0000 http://blog.theprwproject.com/?p=20#comment-429 Hi Deborah, et al; Great web site. It should develop into being a great resource for Williams aficionados and scholars over the years. There is much info here to get people started into looking deeper into this man's extremely interesting story. I have already posted a blog entry regarding the collaboration between A. Quincy jones and Williams on 7 projects right after World War II your visitors may also be interested in and highly recommended your site. Keep up the wonderful work and keep improving the site as additional material is discovered. All the best. John Crosse so-cal-arch-history.com jocrosse@ca.rr.com Hi Deborah, et al;

Great web site. It should develop into being a great resource for Williams aficionados and scholars over the years. There is much info here to get people started into looking deeper into this man’s extremely interesting story. I have already posted a blog entry regarding the collaboration between A. Quincy jones and Williams on 7 projects right after World War II your visitors may also be interested in and highly recommended your site. Keep up the wonderful work and keep improving the site as additional material is discovered. All the best.

John Crosse
so-cal-arch-history.com
jocrosse@ca.rr.com

]]> By: Barbara Presley http://blog.paulrwilliamsproject.org/2009/04/the-paul-r-williams-project-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Barbara Presley Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:57:34 +0000 http://blog.theprwproject.com/?p=20#comment-26 Again today, I was encouraged to realize that I really can teach this subject - architecture and art are tightly intertwined, and I would love to pass on my love of both to students. Our environments, both natural and created, have such an impact on our lives, and anything we can do to encourage an appreciation of that importance can only enhance a student's understanding of their place in their community and how they can make positive change to benefit themselves and their neighbors. Again today, I was encouraged to realize that I really can teach this subject - architecture and art are tightly intertwined, and I would love to pass on my love of both to students. Our environments, both natural and created, have such an impact on our lives, and anything we can do to encourage an appreciation of that importance can only enhance a student’s understanding of their place in their community and how they can make positive change to benefit themselves and their neighbors.

]]> By: james harlan http://blog.paulrwilliamsproject.org/2009/04/the-paul-r-williams-project-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-21 james harlan Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:14:03 +0000 http://blog.theprwproject.com/?p=20#comment-21 The Town and Country Center, located in Palm Springs, CA. is threathened with demolition. The developer/owner wishes to put a street where the center stands. Historic Designation by the City of Palm Springs is underway , but opposition to the designation is quite vocal and organized. The Town and Country Center, located in Palm Springs, CA. is threathened with demolition. The developer/owner wishes to put a street where the center stands. Historic Designation by the City of Palm Springs is underway , but opposition to the designation is quite vocal and organized.

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