Tag: Architectural legacy
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The story of Paul R. Williams, the first certified African-American architect west of the Mississippi. Discover how his architectural brilliance broke racial barriers and left an indelible mark on the landscape, shaping cities and communities across the nation.
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The inspiring story of John Saunders Chase Jr., the trailblazing architect who etched his name as the first Black licensed architect. From overcoming discriminatory obstacles at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture in 1952 to…
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