📍 On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., I came across a historic fire station that I couldn’t help but stop and study.

Jun 19, 2026 | News

The building was originally designed in the era of horse-drawn fire equipment. Today, it still serves as an active fire station—just with a modern fire engine instead of horses.

Seeing the original floor plan alongside the building itself was fascinating. The mission hasn’t changed, but the building has evolved with the times.

It’s a great example of how thoughtful adaptation can keep historic buildings relevant and functional for generations.

#AdaptiveReuse #HistoricPreservation #WashingtonDC #Architecture #CommercialRealEstate #CRE

Dylan Cunningham

J Dylan Cunningham, CCIM is the founder of Oak Street Commercial Real Estate, LLC, a firm located in Apex, NC on a mission to help business owners and commercial real estate owners create long-term strategies that align with their objectives through real estate.

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