Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is a Gothic Revival landmark in Tarrytown, New York, and a filming location for House of Dark Shadows (1970), The Gilded Age (2022-) and Winter's Tale (2014) among other productions. Built in 1842, it was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Location: 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Tarrytown, New York
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0345, SRC-0346
• Designed by Alexander Jackson Davis
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0347, SRC-0346
• Built in 1842
  confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0348, SRC-0349, SRC-3002, SRC-3866, SRC-0345
• Architectural style: Gothic Revival
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0345, SRC-0346
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1966)
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0350, SRC-0349, SRC-3003, SRC-3005
• Appeared in House of Dark Shadows (movie, 1970) — as Collinwood mansion (filming location)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0351, SRC-0352, SRC-3004
• Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
  confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1205, SRC-0349, SRC-4309, SRC-7280, SRC-7281
• Appeared in Winter's Tale (movie, 2014)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0349, SRC-4310, SRC-7282, SRC-7283, SRC-9248
• Appeared in The Men Who Built America (tv, 2012)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0349, SRC-4310, SRC-7284, SRC-9249
• Appeared in Night of Dark Shadows (movie, 1971)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0349, SRC-9248, SRC-14235

Ownership history

Current owner — National Trust for Historic Preservation (since 1961)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0345, SRC-0347, SRC-3005, SRC-0349, SRC-3412

Previous owners

• Jay Gould (1880–1892)
  confidence 95/100 · SRC-0347, SRC-0349, SRC-3005, SRC-3661, SRC-0345, SRC-3866

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0345 — National Trust for Historic Preservation (SavingPlaces) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0346 — Apollo Magazine (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0347 — Lyndhurst Mansion (official site) – History (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0348 — Brownstoner (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0349 — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0350 — National Parks With T (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0351 — Patch (Tarrytown, NY) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0352 — Limelight Magazine (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1205 — Filming Locations for The Gilded Age, Season 2 on HBO, Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-14235 — Night of Dark Shadows — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3002 — Business Insider – Look inside Lyndhurst Mansion, a historic 14,000-square-foot Gothic Revival home featured in 'The Gilded Age' (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3003 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) – Lyndhurst (Tier 2, scholarly_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3004 — Westchester Magazine – Was Lyndhurst Mansion Used on the Set of Dark Shadows? (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3005 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Jay Gould Estate, Lyndhurst (NPS, ref. 66000582) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3412 — Lyndhurst – Tarrytown NY (Historical Homes of America) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3661 — themarthablog.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3866 — lyndhurst.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4309 — westchestermagazine.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4310 — visitwestchesterny.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4739 — National Trust for Historic Preservation (SavingPlaces.org) (Tier 1, official_operator; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4740 — Blend New York (blendnewyork.com) (Tier 2, local_directory; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7280 — Robb Report — Real-Life Lavish Mansions From Period Dramas (Lyndhurst Mansion) (Tier 2, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7281 — AOL / Country Living — Real-Life Mansions Used in The Gilded Age (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7282 — Lyndhurst Mansion used as one of the important locations for Winter's Tale — River Journal Online (Tier 2, local news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7283 — Winter's Tale (2014) — Filming locations — IMDb (Tier 3, film database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7284 — Patch (Tarrytown, NY): Lyndhurst Closed Friday For Documentary Filming (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9248 — Visit Sleepy Hollow — Movies Made Here (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9249 — Untapped New York (Untapped Cities) — Top 10 Secrets of Lyndhurst Mansion (Tier 2, journalism; 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was House of Dark Shadows filmed?

Lyndhurst, in Tarrytown, New York, is a real-world filming location used for House of Dark Shadows. This property has also appeared on screen in Night of Dark Shadows, The Gilded Age, The Men Who Built America, Winter's Tale.

Where was Night of Dark Shadows filmed?

Lyndhurst, in Tarrytown, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Night of Dark Shadows. This property has also appeared on screen in House of Dark Shadows, The Gilded Age, The Men Who Built America, Winter's Tale.

Where was The Gilded Age filmed?

Lyndhurst, in Tarrytown, New York, is a real-world filming location used for The Gilded Age. This property has also appeared on screen in House of Dark Shadows, Night of Dark Shadows, The Men Who Built America, Winter's Tale.

Where was The Men Who Built America filmed?

Lyndhurst, in Tarrytown, New York, is a real-world filming location used for The Men Who Built America. This property has also appeared on screen in House of Dark Shadows, Night of Dark Shadows, The Gilded Age, Winter's Tale.

Can you visit Lyndhurst?

Yes — Lyndhurst is open to the public. Hours: Mansion tours Thu-Tue; grounds only on Wed. Ticketed entry only; advance purchase recommended.. Admission: Ticketed entry; multiple tour types (Classic Mansion, Backstairs, Landscape, group/private). See official site for current prices..

Who designed Lyndhurst?

Lyndhurst was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis.

Where is Lyndhurst located?

Lyndhurst is located in Tarrytown, New York.