Lockwood-Mathews Mansion is a Second Empire mansion in Norwalk, Connecticut, and a filming location for The Stepford Wives (1975), House of Dark Shadows (1970) and Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022). Built in 1864, it was designed by Detlef Lienau, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by City of Norwalk (operated by Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Inc., a 501(c)(3)).
Location: 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Mathews Park, Norwalk
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0921, SRC-0922, SRC-2910 - Designed by Detlef Lienau
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0921, SRC-0922, SRC-2910 - Built in 1864
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0921, SRC-0922, SRC-2910 - Architectural style: Second Empire
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0921, SRC-0922, SRC-2910 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0921, SRC-0922, SRC-0419 - Appeared in The Stepford Wives (movie, 1975)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-0921, SRC-0923, SRC-3141, SRC-3878, SRC-4212, SRC-6022, SRC-6023 - Appeared in House of Dark Shadows (movie, 1970)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3477, SRC-3478, SRC-4212 - Appeared in Mr. Harrigan's Phone (movie, 2022)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3479, SRC-3480, SRC-3878, SRC-4212
Ownership history
Current owner — City of Norwalk (operated by Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Inc., a 501(c)(3)) (since 1941)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13752, SRC-13753, SRC-0921, SRC-2910
Current owner — City of Norwalk (operated by Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Inc., a 501(c)(3)) (since 1941)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13752, SRC-13753, SRC-0921, SRC-13974
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0419 — National Park Service — National Historic Landmarks, List of NHLs by State (California) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0921 — Lockwood–Mathews Mansion — Wikipedia (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0922 — About the Mansion — The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0923 — Norwalk on the Big Screen: Remembering 'The Stepford Wives' — I-95 (Townsquare Media) (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13752 — https://www.norwalkct.gov/2118/Lockwood-Mathews-Mansion-Museum (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13753 — https://www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com/about/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13974 — National Park Service — NHL/NRHP nomination for Lockwood-Mathews Mansion (NPGallery) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2910 — Connecticut History (CTHumanities) — Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Captures the Gilded Age in Norwalk (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3141 — Atlas Obscura — Stepford Wives Locations, Norwalk, Connecticut (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3477 — Wikipedia — House of Dark Shadows (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3478 — Giggster — Where Was Dark Shadows Filmed? Complete TV & Movie Location Guide (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3479 — Patch (Norwalk, CT) — Netflix Movie To Film At Norwalk Mansion (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3480 — i95 Rock (Townsquare Media) — Stephen King Film to Be Set in Norwalk's Lockwood Mansion (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3878 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4212 — lockwoodmathewsmansion.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4842 — CTvisit (Connecticut Office of Tourism) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5146 — Visit Norwalk (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5147 — Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce (Tier 2, chamber_of_commerce; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6022 — 11 Famous Movies Filmed in Connecticut — CTvisit (Connecticut Office of Tourism) (Tier 2, government_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6023 — The Stepford Wives (1975) — Set-Jetter (Tier 3, filming_locations; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm (closed Mon & Tue); guided tours on the hour at 12, 1, 2 & 3pm. House shown by guided tour only.
Admission: Adults $10, seniors $8, students 8-18 $6, under 8 free. (90-min special tours: $20/$18/$16.)
Frequently asked questions
Where was House of Dark Shadows filmed?
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a real-world filming location used for House of Dark Shadows. This property has also appeared on screen in Mr. Harrigan's Phone, The Stepford Wives.
Where was Mr. Harrigan's Phone filmed?
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a real-world filming location used for Mr. Harrigan's Phone. This property has also appeared on screen in House of Dark Shadows, The Stepford Wives.
Where was The Stepford Wives filmed?
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a real-world filming location used for The Stepford Wives. This property has also appeared on screen in House of Dark Shadows, Mr. Harrigan's Phone.
Can you visit Lockwood-Mathews Mansion?
Yes — Lockwood-Mathews Mansion is open to the public. Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-4pm (closed Mon & Tue); guided tours on the hour at 12, 1, 2 & 3pm. House shown by guided tour only.. Admission: Adults $10, seniors $8, students 8-18 $6, under 8 free. (90-min special tours: $20/$18/$16.).
Who designed Lockwood-Mathews Mansion?
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion was designed by Detlef Lienau.
Where is Lockwood-Mathews Mansion located?
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion is located in Norwalk, Connecticut.