Winfield Hall is an Italian Renaissance hall in Glen Cove, New York, and a filming location for Mildred Pierce (2011) and Boardwalk Empire (2010). Built in 1916, it was designed by C. P. H. Gilbert, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It has also been depicted in music videos.
Location: Gold Coast, Glen Cove, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Gold Coast, Glen Cove
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2790, SRC-2791, SRC-4179 - Designed by C. P. H. Gilbert
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2790, SRC-2791, SRC-4180 - Built in 1916
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2792, SRC-2793, SRC-4180 - Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2791, SRC-2793, SRC-6912, SRC-6913 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2791, SRC-2792, SRC-2793, SRC-6914 - Appeared in Mildred Pierce (tv, 2011)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9487, SRC-2793, SRC-9553 - Appeared in Boardwalk Empire (tv, 2010)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4179, SRC-10575, SRC-14302, SRC-14621
Also depicted in
Cultural depictions beyond film and television — art, games and other media.
- Depicted in Blank Space (Taylor Swift music video) (music video, 2014)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2790, SRC-2794, SRC-4180
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10575 — https://cottagesgardens.com/gold-coasts-winfield-hall-seen-in-a-taylor-swift-music-video-j (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14302 — Long Island Press – Glen Cove Estate in Taylor Swift Music Video Sells for $8.25M (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14621 — Giggster — Where Was Boardwalk Empire Filmed? Complete NYC Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2790 — Woolworth Estate – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2791 — Woolworth Estate – Winfield Hall, Glen Cove New York (Historic-Structures) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2792 — The Secrets of Winfield Hall, the Woolworth Mansion in Glen Cove – Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2793 — Historic Woolworth Estate's Winfield Hall Listed For Sale in Glen Cove – Long Island Press (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2794 — The mansion from Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' music video is up for auction – The National (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4179 — americanaristocracy.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4180 — apartmenttherapy.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6912 — Patch – Glen Cove Estate Built By Retail Tycoon Sells For $8.25M (Tier 2, news article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6913 — BestAttractions – Winfield Hall, Glen Cove, NY (Tier 3, travel/attraction guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6914 — The Clio — Woolworth Estate (Winfield Hall) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9487 — patch.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9553 — Awards Daily — At home with Mildred Pierce (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Boardwalk Empire filmed?
Winfield Hall, in Glen Cove, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Boardwalk Empire. This property has also appeared on screen in Mildred Pierce.
Where was Mildred Pierce filmed?
Winfield Hall, in Glen Cove, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Mildred Pierce. This property has also appeared on screen in Boardwalk Empire.
Who designed Winfield Hall?
Winfield Hall was designed by C. P. H. Gilbert.
Where is Winfield Hall located?
Winfield Hall is located in Glen Cove, New York.