Ochre Court

Ochre Court is a Châteauesque landmark in Newport, Rhode Island, and a filming location for True Lies (1994) and The Gilded Age (2022-). Built in 1892, it was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Salve Regina University.

Location: 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Ochre Point, Newport
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1540, SRC-0389, SRC-1543, SRC-6221, SRC-9032
• Designed by Richard Morris Hunt
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1540, SRC-1541
• Built in 1892
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1540, SRC-1542, SRC-1205
• Architectural style: Châteauesque
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1540, SRC-1543, SRC-6394, SRC-6221, SRC-9032
• Appeared in True Lies (movie, 1994)
  confidence 70/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1540, SRC-0117, SRC-4091, SRC-0370, SRC-4287, SRC-7399
• Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3523, SRC-3524, SRC-1205
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (contributing property, Ochre Point-Cliffs Historic District, listed March 18, 1975)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12998, SRC-1540, SRC-13227

Ownership history

Current owner — Salve Regina University
confidence 90/100 · SRC-1540, SRC-1541, SRC-3708, SRC-1205

Previous owners

• Ogden Goelet (1892–1897)
  confidence 95/100 · SRC-1540, SRC-3708, SRC-1542, SRC-7133, SRC-10125

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0117 — Newport Discovery Guide – Movies Filmed in Newport RI (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0370 — Newport Historical Society (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0389 — Bellevue Avenue Historic District (Wikipedia) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10125 — Goelet Family Papers, Series 1. Ochre Court — Salve Regina University (Tier 1, reference; 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-12998 — http://www.preservation.ri.gov/pdfs_zips_downloads/national_pdfs/newport/newp_ochre-point- (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13227 — Ochre Point-Cliffs Historic District – HistoryPointer (NRIS record 75000211) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-14534 — Salve Regina University — Self-Guided Walking Tour (official) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-1540 — Ochre Court — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1541 — Architecture & Heritage: Salve's Seven Estates — Ochre Court (Salve Regina University) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1542 — Ochre Court // 1892 — Buildings of New England (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1543 — Ochre Court — American Aristocracy (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3523 — Salve Regina University — What it was like filming "The Gilded Age" Season 3 at Salve (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3524 — Fun 107 — The Real Location Behind Gladys's Castle in The Gilded Age (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3708 — archive.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4091 — whatsupnewp.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4287 — discovernewport.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5576 — Salve Regina University — Visit Campus (official site) (Tier 1, official university website (owner of Ochre Court); retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5577 — The Clio — Ochre Court entry (Tier 3, public history / heritage reference encyclopedia entry; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5965 — Salve Regina University Events — Ochre Court (Tier 3, university events listing; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6221 — A4 Architecture + Planning — A4 Architecture Tour: Late Gilded Age, Ochre Point & Lower Bellevue (Tier 3, architecture firm article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6394 — Inside the 3-Story Great Hall at Ochre Court – Visit Newport RI (Tier 3, tourism/news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7133 — Newport Mansions – Ochre Court – Newport Discovery Guide (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7399 — Filming Locations for James Cameron's True Lies (1994) — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9032 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory — Nomination Form, Bellevue Avenue Historic District, Newport, Rhode Island (U.S. National Park Service) (Tier 1, official_archive; 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where was The Gilded Age filmed?

Ochre Court, in Newport, Rhode Island, is a real-world filming location used for The Gilded Age. This property has also appeared on screen in True Lies.

Where was True Lies filmed?

Ochre Court, in Newport, Rhode Island, is a real-world filming location used for True Lies. This property has also appeared on screen in The Gilded Age.

Who designed Ochre Court?

Ochre Court was designed by Richard Morris Hunt.

Where is Ochre Court located?

Ochre Court is located in Newport, Rhode Island.