Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights

Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights is the oldest and largest manufacturer of handmade, hand-riveted copper lanterns in the United States. Bevolo was founded by Andrew Bevolo, Sr. in 1945 and remains a family business, currently operated by Andrew Bevolo, III. Andrew Bevolo, Sr. founded the company with experience working for Ford, Igor Sikorsky and Andrew Higgins. The company revolutionized gas lighting by utilizing hand-riveting, which is a technique superior to soldering that guarantees the lantern's continuous pristine condition. As a result, their lights are featured prominently in the New Orleans French Quarter and on the mansions in the historic Garden District.

Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights

Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights is the oldest and largest manufacturer of handmade, hand-riveted copper lanterns in the United States. Bevolo was founded by Andrew Bevolo, Sr. in 1945 and remains a family business, currently operated by Andrew Bevolo, III. Andrew Bevolo, Sr. founded the company with experience working for Ford, Igor Sikorsky and Andrew Higgins. The company revolutionized gas lighting by utilizing hand-riveting, which is a technique superior to soldering that guarantees the lantern's continuous pristine condition. As a result, their lights are featured prominently in the New Orleans French Quarter and on the mansions in the historic Garden District.