The current Woodrow Wilson High School campus and buildings were designed by the renowned African American architect Paul R. Williams. It was an engineering challenge to excavate over one million cubic yards of earth to re-grade the hilltop and to use 3,500 tons of structural steel for the main buildings. The new Wilson High was the first LAUSD school to implement multi-floored buildings equipped with elevators and escalators to accommodate students with disabilities. Aerial view of Woodrow Wilson High School designed by Paul R. Williams. Paul Williams was an African American architect who designed almost 2,000 homes in the Los Angeles area. He worked for wealthy celebrity clients, but also designed affordable homes, public housing, and civic, commercial, and institutional buildings. His works exhibit elegant composition and perfect proportion. Written on back of photo: Woodrow Wilson High School-Panoramic view including the stadium. Designed by Paul R. Williams.
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Mid Century modern (Architecture) High school buildings Williams, Paul R., 1894-1980 Woodrow Wilson High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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