Shadow Lawn is a Beaux-Arts landmark in West Long Branch, New Jersey, and a filming location for Annie (1982) and Miranda's Victim (2023). Built in 1927, it was designed by Horace Trumbauer (office), with Julian Abele, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Monmouth University.
Location: 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
Verified facts
- Located in West Long Branch
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1379, SRC-1380, SRC-1381 - Designed by Horace Trumbauer (office), with Julian Abele
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1380, SRC-1382 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1380, SRC-1382 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1379, SRC-1382, SRC-1380 - Appeared in Annie (movie, 1982)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1379, SRC-1383, SRC-3328 - Appeared in Miranda's Victim (movie, 2023)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4368, SRC-4369 - Built in 1927
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13496, SRC-5432, SRC-1381
Ownership history
Current owner — Monmouth University (since 1956)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-1379, SRC-1380, SRC-1382
Previous owners
- Hubert T. Parson (1918–1930s)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-1380, SRC-1379, SRC-1381, SRC-7388
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13496 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/78001780.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1379 — Wikipedia — Shadow Lawn (New Jersey) (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1380 — New Jersey Historic Trust — Shadow Lawn (Woodrow Wilson Hall) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1381 — Historic Structures — Shadow Lawn Mansion, West Long Branch, New Jersey (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1382 — Monmouth University — History of the Great Hall (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1383 — Monmouth University — The Historic Great Hall at Shadow Lawn (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3328 — Casey Barber — The Annie Mansion at Monmouth University (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4368 — nj.gov (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4369 — monmouth.edu (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5432 — Shadow Lawn (New Jersey) — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5685 — Clio — Woodrow Wilson Hall (Shadow Lawn) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5686 — The History Girl — Shadow Lawn (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7388 — Shadow Lawn (1929) – American Aristocracy (Tier 2, article; 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: No regular public tour schedule; occasional historic/heritage tours offered by the university
Admission: Occasional public tours free when offered; venue otherwise hired for events
Frequently asked questions
Where was Annie filmed?
Shadow Lawn, in West Long Branch, New Jersey, is a real-world filming location used for Annie. This property has also appeared on screen in Miranda's Victim.
Where was Miranda's Victim filmed?
Shadow Lawn, in West Long Branch, New Jersey, is a real-world filming location used for Miranda's Victim. This property has also appeared on screen in Annie.
Can you visit Shadow Lawn?
Yes — Shadow Lawn is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: No regular public tour schedule; occasional historic/heritage tours offered by the university. Admission: Occasional public tours free when offered; venue otherwise hired for events.
Who designed Shadow Lawn?
Shadow Lawn was designed by Horace Trumbauer (office), with Julian Abele.
Where is Shadow Lawn located?
Shadow Lawn is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey.