Rosecliff is a Beaux-Arts landmark in Newport, Rhode Island, and a filming location for The Great Gatsby (1974), True Lies (1994) and The Betsy (1978) among other productions. Built in 1902, it was designed by McKim, Mead & White (Stanford White), and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Preservation Society of Newport County.
Location: 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Bellevue Avenue Historic District, Newport, Rhode Island
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0365, SRC-0366 - Designed by McKim, Mead & White (Stanford White)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0365, SRC-0366, SRC-0367 - Built in 1902
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0365, SRC-0366 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0365, SRC-0366 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed February 6, 1973)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0367, SRC-0368, SRC-3008 - Appeared in The Great Gatsby (movie, 1974) — as filming location (Jay Gatsby's mansion)
confidence 85/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-0369, SRC-0370, SRC-0483, SRC-4287, SRC-0117 - Appeared in True Lies (movie, 1994) — as filming location (ballroom interior scenes)
confidence 85/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-0370, SRC-0365, SRC-4287, SRC-0117, SRC-7399 - Appeared in The Betsy (movie, 1978)
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0370, SRC-0368, SRC-4287, SRC-4289 - Appeared in Heaven's Gate (movie, 1980)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0370, SRC-4287, SRC-4289 - Appeared in Amistad (movie, 1997)
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0365, SRC-0370, SRC-0368, SRC-4287 - Appeared in 27 Dresses (movie, 2008)
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0370, SRC-4311, SRC-0366, SRC-7285 - Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0365, SRC-0370, SRC-0368, SRC-4287
Ownership history
Current owner — Preservation Society of Newport County (since 1971)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-4000, SRC-0368, SRC-0365, SRC-7197, SRC-0367, SRC-10170
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0117 — Newport Discovery Guide – Movies Filmed in Newport RI (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0365 — The Preservation Society of Newport County (Newport Mansions) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0366 — Lost New England (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0367 — Historic Structures (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0368 — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0369 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0370 — Newport Historical Society (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0483 — Rhode Tour (Rhode Island Historical Society / Rhode Island Humanities) – Rosecliff and The Great Gatsby (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10170 — Newport Discovery Guide — Rosecliff Mansion (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3008 — National Park Service – National Register of Historic Places, NPGallery Asset Detail (Rosecliff) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4000 — newportmansions.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4287 — discovernewport.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4289 — whatsupnewp.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4311 — discovernewport.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4742 — Newport Classical — Rosecliff venue page (Tier 2, venue; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4973 — Visit Rhode Island (Rhode Island Commerce / official tourism) (Tier 2, directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7197 — Rosecliff – American Aristocracy (Tier 3, history-reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7285 — Visit Newport RI — Wedding at Rosecliff (Tier 3, tourism; 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)
How we verify
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily approx. late June-Nov 1 (seasonal; check official site for current dates)
Admission: Single-property ticket (incl. Rosecliff): Adult $25, Youth (6-12) $10, under 6 free
Frequently asked questions
How is Rosecliff connected to 27 Dresses?
Rosecliff, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a documented connection to 27 Dresses. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Amistad, Heaven's Gate, The Betsy, The Gilded Age.
How is Rosecliff connected to Amistad?
Rosecliff, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a documented connection to Amistad. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 27 Dresses, Heaven's Gate, The Betsy, The Gilded Age.
How is Rosecliff connected to Heaven's Gate?
Rosecliff, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a documented connection to Heaven's Gate. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 27 Dresses, Amistad, The Betsy, The Gilded Age.
How is Rosecliff connected to The Betsy?
Rosecliff, in Newport, Rhode Island, has a documented connection to The Betsy. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 27 Dresses, Amistad, Heaven's Gate, The Gilded Age.
Can you visit Rosecliff?
Yes — Rosecliff is open to the public. Hours: Open daily approx. late June-Nov 1 (seasonal; check official site for current dates). Admission: Single-property ticket (incl. Rosecliff): Adult $25, Youth (6-12) $10, under 6 free.
Who designed Rosecliff?
Rosecliff was designed by McKim, Mead & White (Stanford White).
Where is Rosecliff located?
Rosecliff is located in Newport, Rhode Island.