"He's restored, to my knowledge, three other properties, and I was lucky enough to see the one he did in Los Angeles. The work he did there was period-perfect. The minute I saw it, I knew he was the right choice."
"The dignified estate boasts nearly 20,000 square feet of elegant flourishes and European finishes. Its architect, Lewis P. Hobart, designed such structures as San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, and its builder, P.J. Walker Co., is responsible for the Los Angeles Times building and the Doheny Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills."
"Feinstein will do a nice job bringing the interior up to speed for the way modern families live. The original owners, John and Mildred Cravens, never had children but kept 32 servants. Consequently, the home is laid out as a master suite with an abundance of servants' rooms."
The John S. Cravens estate, a 1930s mansion on Pasadena's Millionaire's Row, has been sold to musician Michael Feinstein for $7 million. Designed by architect Lewis P. Hobart and built by P.J. Walker Co., the nearly 20,000-square-foot home features European finishes, ornate woodwork, chandeliers, and murals by artist Ernest Pexiotto. Constructed with steel-reinforced concrete and Vermont slate roofing, the estate was donated to the American Red Cross in 1962. The organization sought a buyer who would respect its historical importance, ultimately selecting Feinstein based on his successful restoration of three other properties. The listing agents noted the home's original layout reflected its owners' lifestyle with a master suite and numerous servants' rooms.
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