What would the French Quarter be without its ethereal gas lanterns? Founders of the original French Quarter Lamp, Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights has been handcrafting these copper creations since 1945. Now run by the third and fourth generation of the Bevolo family, the company continues to build all its lights locally – seen here is a craftsman at work at the company’s Royal Street location. Bevolo lights are shipped to all 50 states and 42 countries. Bevolo.com.