What was once a firehouse in New Orleans’ French Quarter is now “Engine No. 7,” a swanky two-story home on Bienville Street now on the market for nearly $4 million.
While hurried firefighters may no longer be sprinting out of bed, down the pole and into the city to extinguish a blaze, the residence at 929 Bienville Street retains several of the characteristics of the former firehouse, including a gated apparatus door once used by fire trucks.
Inside, the home’s vibe has moved on from the days of rapid fire response. The walls are covered in suede and floors made of bright Bomanite concrete…