H. Rault Locksmith was established in 1845 by Henry Rault. The shop was originally located in the New Orleans French Quarter before moving into the Historical Garden District. First to 3013 Magazine Street, and then a few doors down to it's current location at 3027 Magazine Street. It was perfect for the business as it was surrounded by the aging Uptown mansions in need of repair. Many of the owners of these homes will not settle for anything less than the restoration of the existing hardware. With the unique inventory Rault had (and still has today), a thriving business was created.

At the age of 92, and still operating the shop, Henry Rault was hit by a Model T Ford crossing Magazine Street on his way to the picture show. The business was passed on to the next generation of Raults. In 1992, Russel Staub, the fourth generation of Henry Rault's descendants, sold the shop, building, and inventory to Jim Miller. The shop had suffered in recent years, not least from Staub's hobbies as a blood-sport enthusiast. The back yard held pens for bit-bulls, and the second floor had been converted to a coop for fighting cocks.

Today, a new generation of Millers are carrying on the tradition. After an extensive Post-Katrina remodeling, H. Rault is open and ready to serve New Orleans as it has for over 160 years.