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From new developments
to historical restorations,
gas lighting is very much
in demand.
Photo courtesy of leGendary liGhtinG llc
an alluring glow
Gas lighting brings charm to the neighborhood.
By Drew Robb
atural gas is preferred in the home for heat, cooking and “Many communities are again using gas lighting to offer that special,
many appliances. And now, it is even gaining ground in romantic ambiance,” said Kathy Shook, owner and founder, Legendary
lighting. From beachfront attractions to historical restora- Lighting LLC and Copper Sculptures Inc. “The open flame of today’s gas
N tions and upscale housing developments to downtown lighting offers that same welcoming glow as in years past.”
revitalization projects, gas lighting is very much in demand. Gas lighting is a great way to enhance the beauty of any surround-
“We were in the process of building our new house and needed an ings. From lamps on either side of the front door to entryways and
exceptional time-period piece to match our entryway décor,” said a outside rooms, the magnetism of gas lighting is unrivaled.
homeowner in Indiana. “The natural gas lantern made a beautiful en-
trance even more inviting.” emiTTiNG liGhT
New to the market, however, is the use of gas lighting to combine
loNG hiSTorY the beauty of the flame inside a lantern with light emitting diode, or
Gas lighting preceded the development
of electrical lighting by many decades. It was “many communities are again using gas lighting to offer that
commonplace in the major cities of Europe
in the 19th century. However, electric light- special, romantic ambiance. The open flame of today’s gas
ing displaced gas lanterns due to its suit- lighting offers that same welcoming glow as in years past.”
ability for inside spaces. Although electric
light bulbs have long attempted to mimic — Kathy Shook, owner and founder,
the alluring glow of gas, they could never
compare to a real flame. legendary lighting llC and Copper Sculptures inc.
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