Wrought iron, as well as today's modern alternatives, makes extremely durable fences that stand the test of time. It takes skill to craft these fences, but maintenance is quite stress free.

Mangin’s Iron Works, located at 621 Bourbon St., crafted many of the wrought iron balconies, fences and railings in the French Quarter from 1832 until 1920. Charles A. Mangin was born in New ...