The Ledges

The Ledges is a Stick style (Modern Gothic) landmark in Newport, Rhode Island, and a filming location for The Gilded Age (2022-), The Buccaneers (1995) and Evening (2007). Built in 1867, it was designed by John H. Sturgis, and is a National Historic Landmark.

Location: Ocean Drive, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Ocean Drive, Newport
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2430, SRC-2431, SRC-4904, SRC-4901, SRC-8921
• Built in 1867
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2430, SRC-0298
• Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2430, SRC-0298
• Appeared in The Buccaneers (tv, 1995)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2431, SRC-4900, SRC-3497, SRC-0298
• Appeared in Evening (movie, 2007)
  confidence 80/100 · 9 independent sources · SRC-4901, SRC-4902, SRC-5193, SRC-5194, SRC-5195, SRC-4904, SRC-0298, SRC-9777, SRC-9865
• Designed by John H. Sturgis
  confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4903, SRC-4904, SRC-5195, SRC-5196
• Architectural style: Stick style (Modern Gothic)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4903, SRC-4904, SRC-5193, SRC-7501, SRC-8923
• Historic designation: Contributing building in the Ocean Drive Historic District (NRHP-listed 1976; National Historic Landmark District)
  confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4905, SRC-4903, SRC-5197, SRC-5198, SRC-7502

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0298 — Giggster – The Gilded Age Filming Locations Guide (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2430 — Preservation Society of Newport County — The Gilded Age Deep Dive, Episode 1 (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2431 — Quahog.org — The Buccaneers filming locations (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3497 — PeriodDramas.com — The Buccaneers (1995) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4900 — IMDb — The Buccaneers (1995) filming locations (Tier 2, filming_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4901 — Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty — The Ledges, An Iconic Newport Manse (Tier 3, real_estate_listing; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4902 — Pinterest — The Ledges Mansion, Newport, used in the movie Evening (Tier 3, social; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4903 — Ocean Drive Historic District — NRHP/National Historic Landmark inventory (quoted via search-indexed nomination text) (Tier 1, government_register; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4904 — The Gilded Age Era — "The Ledges", The Summer Home Of The Cushing Family (Tier 3, history_blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4905 — Wikipedia — Ocean Drive Historic District (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5193 — Wikimapia (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5194 — Virtual Globetrotting (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5195 — The Boston Globe (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5196 — Lila Delman Compass (Tier 3, real_estate_listing; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5197 — Discover Newport (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5198 — Roadtrippers (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7501 — Newport — The Down East Dilettante (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7502 — National Historic Landmarks — RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (Tier 1, public_record; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8921 — Classy Girls Wear Pearls — The Newport Ledges (Tier 2, editorial; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8923 — A4 Architecture + Planning — A4 Architecture Tour: From The Gilded Age Into The Modern Era Along Newport's Waterfront (The Ledges) (Tier 2, professional_practice; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9777 — The Gilded Age: the lavish mansions where it was filmed — Quello Che Piace A Valeria (film-location guide) (Tier 3, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9865 — IMDb — filming-location index for "The Ledges, Newport, Rhode Island, USA" (Tier 2, film_location_database; 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.