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54 P E R S P E C T I V E | M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 8 It was also necessary to fireproof the interior, requiring a new floor and interior walls to protect the existing structure. Our talented set decorator, Merissa Lombardo, had to vet every piece of furniture for its fire retardancy, and purchase multiples of each piece to reset after every take. This added layer of complexity is of course, not noticeable on film, but required a lot of extra work and allocated costs, especially since the set dressing was often vintage and sourced from various dealers around the South. A. Location for the Ebbing Police Station, The "Sassy Frass" antique store in Sylva, NC. B. Finished exterior set for Ebbing Police Station. C. Paint elevation for the police station façade by Art Director Jesse Rosenthal. D. & E. Interior of the Ebbing Police Station, shot on location but completely built (new floor, walls) to protect the building from fire and smoke damage. Photo by set decorator Merissa Lombardo. A D E B C