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Hot Property: Crooner has history on his side

LOS ANGELES - In Pasadena, a home with a rich history has sold to a man who plans to keep it that way.

The John S. Cravens estate, a grand mansion on Millionaire's Row, has been purchased by Grammy-nominated singer-musician Michael Feinstein for $7 million.

The 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; its builder, P.J. Walker Co., constructed the Los Angeles Times building and the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills.

Built in the 1930s, the home features steel-reinforced concrete, brick veneer and a Vermont slate roof. A skylight atrium sets the tone in

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