The Elms is a Beaux-Arts landmark in Newport, Rhode Island, and a filming location for The Gilded Age (2022-) and Wind (1992). Built in 1901, it was designed by Horace Trumbauer, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Preservation Society of Newport County.
Location: 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Bellevue Avenue Historic District, Newport, Rhode Island
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0380, SRC-0381 - Designed by Horace Trumbauer
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0382, SRC-0381 - Built in 1901
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0382, SRC-0381 - Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0380, SRC-0382 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1996); National Register of Historic Places (1971)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0380, SRC-0381, SRC-0382 - Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
confidence 85/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-0370, SRC-1205, SRC-4287, SRC-0297, SRC-9774, SRC-0383, SRC-0384 - Appeared in Wind (movie, 1992)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4287, SRC-4312, SRC-2943, SRC-7286
Ownership history
Current owner — Preservation Society of Newport County (since 1962)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0382, SRC-0381, SRC-3013, SRC-0380, SRC-3419
Previous owners
- Edward Julius Berwind (1901–1936)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0380, SRC-0382, SRC-3012, SRC-3419
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0297 — Preservation Society of Newport County (Newport Mansions) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0370 — Newport Historical Society (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0380 — The Elms National Historic Landmark Nomination (RI State Historic Preservation Office / NPS) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0381 — Historic Structures – The Elms (Edward J. Berwind House) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0382 — Newport Mansions (Preservation Society of Newport County) – The Elms History (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0383 — Newport Mansions (Preservation Society of Newport County) – Inside The Gilded Age (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0384 — Time Out New York – 7 Newport mansions featured in HBO's The Gilded Age (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-2943 — Newport This Week – Cinematic Newport (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3012 — American Aristocracy – The Elms (architectural/family history reference) (Tier 2, reference_history; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3013 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) – The Elms (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3419 — The Elms (Newport, Rhode Island) — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4287 — discovernewport.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4312 — afi.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4747 — Newport Mansions (Preservation Society of Newport County) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4748 — The Clio (Tier 2, public_history_platform; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7286 — Wind (1992) — Filming locations — IMDb (Tier 3, film database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9774 — Variety — How 'The Gilded Age' Shot in Newport's Historic Mansions, and Brought a Tourism Boom to the Wealthy Rhode Island Enclave (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.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily; guide-led tours 10am & 2pm. Self-guided audio tour via Newport Mansions app. Open daily ~late June - Nov 1.
Admission: Single-property ticket: adult $25, youth (6-12) $10, under 6 free; Preservation Society members free
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Gilded Age filmed?
The Elms, in Newport, Rhode Island, is a real-world filming location used for The Gilded Age. This property has also appeared on screen in Wind.
Where was Wind filmed?
The Elms, in Newport, Rhode Island, is a real-world filming location used for Wind. This property has also appeared on screen in The Gilded Age.
Can you visit The Elms?
Yes — The Elms is open to the public. Hours: Open daily; guide-led tours 10am & 2pm. Self-guided audio tour via Newport Mansions app. Open daily ~late June - Nov 1.. Admission: Single-property ticket: adult $25, youth (6-12) $10, under 6 free; Preservation Society members free.
Who designed The Elms?
The Elms was designed by Horace Trumbauer.
Where is The Elms located?
The Elms is located in Newport, Rhode Island.