PAUL REVERE WILLIAMS FAIA (1894-1980)
SEAVIEW PALOS VERDES TRACT HOMES, RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA

Williams designed the 190-unit Seaview housing tract in 1960. Built by Linde Construction Company and described in the Los Angeles Times (10/23/1960) as "prestigious, striking, opulent, an extraordinary offering... in the way of living comfort, elan, and those delightful luxuries which make the difference between 'a place to live' and a residence you enjoy to the full and want others to see." Built on 10,000 sq ft terraced lots, the development was marketed to veterans qualified for government backed loans. All the homes were based on eight floor plans with flexible exterior facades, giving a sense that each home was custom-built. Seaview property owners have tried (unsuccessfully) to secure historic preservation status for these houses. Research by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4022 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4102 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4107 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4121 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4125 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4206 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4214 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4219 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4230 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4244 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4249 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4262 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4265 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4270 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4306 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4313 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA.

1960 - 4314 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4319 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4320 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4331 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4332 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4343 Dauntless Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4139 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4207 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4215 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4223 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4235 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4255 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4263 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4307 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4315 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4361 Exultant Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4123 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4133 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4206 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4237 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4244 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4230 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4256 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4259 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

1960 - 4260 Stalwart Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes CA. Photo by Michael Locke.

Sources include: The Los Angeles Times.