Thornewood Castle

Thornewood Castle is a Tudor Revival castle in Lakewood, Washington, and a filming location for Rose Red (2002) and Eyes of the Totem (1927). Built in 1911, it was designed by Kirtland Cutter, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Location: 8601 N. Thorne Lane SW, Lakewood, Washington, United States

Verified facts

• Located in American Lake, Lakewood
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1476, SRC-1477
• Designed by Kirtland Cutter
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1476, SRC-1477
• Built in 1911
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1478, SRC-1477, SRC-3373
• Architectural style: Tudor Revival
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1476, SRC-1477
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1476, SRC-1478, SRC-3373
• Appeared in Rose Red (tv, 2002)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1476, SRC-1477
• Designed by Kirtland Cutter
  confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4374, SRC-1477, SRC-4375, SRC-1476
• Appeared in Eyes of the Totem (movie, 1927)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4376, SRC-4377

Evidence & sources

• SRC-1476 — HistoryLink.org — Thornewood Castle (Lakewood) (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1477 — Thornewood Castle — About the Castle (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1478 — Wikipedia — Thornewood (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3373 — National Park Service / Washington Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation — National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form, Thornewood (ref. 82004283) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4374 — nps.gov (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4375 — tclf.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4376 — thornewoodcastle.com (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4377 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5557 — Thornewood (NRIS 82004283) — National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places, NPGallery Asset Detail (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5558 — Historic Thornewood Castle, Washington — Legends of America (Tier 3, history-site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5856 — Pacific Coast Architecture Database (Univ. of Washington) — Thornewood Castle (Tier 1, institutional; 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Eyes of the Totem filmed?

Thornewood Castle, in Lakewood, Washington, is a real-world filming location used for Eyes of the Totem. This property has also appeared on screen in Rose Red.

Where was Rose Red filmed?

Thornewood Castle, in Lakewood, Washington, is a real-world filming location used for Rose Red. This property has also appeared on screen in Eyes of the Totem.

Can you visit Thornewood Castle?

Yes — Thornewood Castle is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: No regular public hours. Castle seen only by overnight lodging guests or scheduled-event attendees; occasional special public tours (e.g. candlelight tours, teas) - check official site. Admission: No general walk-up admission; access via paid lodging, events, or occasional ticketed special tours.

Who designed Thornewood Castle?

Thornewood Castle was designed by Kirtland Cutter.

Where is Thornewood Castle located?

Thornewood Castle is located in Lakewood, Washington.