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.
Location: 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
Verified facts
- Located in West Long Branch
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1379, SRC-1380, SRC-1381 - Designed by Horace Trumbauer (office), with Julian Abele
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1380, SRC-1382 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1380, SRC-1382 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1379, SRC-1382, SRC-1380 - Appeared in Annie (movie, 1982)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1379, SRC-1383, SRC-3328 - Appeared in Miranda's Victim (movie, 2023)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-4368, SRC-4369 - Built in 1927
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-13496, SRC-5432, SRC-1381
Ownership history
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
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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
How is Shadow Lawn connected to Annie?
Shadow Lawn, in West Long Branch, New Jersey, has a documented connection to Annie. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Miranda's Victim.
How is Shadow Lawn connected to Miranda's Victim?
Shadow Lawn, in West Long Branch, New Jersey, has a documented connection to Miranda's Victim. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.