A civilized gent in a stylish blend of creams and browns, Doe points to a series of houses, fondly recalling memories of each. Across the way, there's an unusual stucco Greene and Greene that has a basement-level ballroom where he used to put on plays with the other kids. Around the corner, on Wentworth, there's an eclectic two-story by Pasadena architect J.J. Blick that reflects both Mission Revival and Craftsman elements.
Every house here has integrity.
And they've never changed. The same cannot be said for much of the structural mediocrity littering Los Angeles today. These homes aren't for everyone, and Doe knows it. That's why Doe's involvement with the houses he sells doesn't end when escrow closes. Buyers have to work within the spirit of the house.