Shadow Lawn (Wilson Hall) at Monmouth University

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Gilded Age mansion built in 1927 that now serves as Monmouth University's main administration building, and a National Historic Landmark.

Why go: Its grand interior appeared in the 1982 film Annie

Visiting Shadow Lawn (Wilson Hall) at Monmouth University

• Address400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
• Phone732-571-3400
• Websitemonmouth.edu
• PriceFree
• Typical visitAbout 45 minutes
• Good forVisitors, seniors, solo, date
• VibeOutdoor seating
• Indoors?Both
• Last checked2026-09-25

Good to know

It is a working university building. The grounds are easy to walk; check with the university before planning an interior visit.

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