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A former brothel, firehouse or police station: 7 abodes with previous lives

By Julie Inzanti| May 30, 2014 - 2:59PM

Nearly every building in this city has a past: You can park yourself in an old carriage house, or toast your victories over dinner in a former church. In that spirit, we've rounded up apartments and houses with rich histories.

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