On a recent visit to the Union Street neighborhood (aka: Cow Hollow) in an Francisco, Mr. eJ and I were amazed to see this gorgeous police station. Upon further investigation, we learned that it has been a private residence for about 20 years. But I thought: wow, what a great City hideout!
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Here's another view of the former North End Police Station in The City.
I especially love those, uh, "porch lights." And nothing says Home Security like a big, bold sign that says: "Police Station." (See first photo.)
Also, and this a BIG plus in the City: the "garage" in back (I could only get a peek at it) is large enough for all the squad cars you might have.
Maybe an old fire station would be fun, especially the pole!! I have seen repurposed fire stations now as homes. And in the town I lived in growing up, the old, old library I knew when I was a child was sold when a new library was built, and has been a private home ever since. I'm thinking it has enough book shelves and maybe a neat pneumatic tube system still. Fun!