Gloversville, New York, offers a cinematic landscape unlike any other. Once the "Glove Capital of the World," our city preserves a unique architectural duality: the industrial raw power of 19th-century tanneries set against the opulent grandeur of Gilded Age mansions and Beaux-Arts monuments.

​

🎬 The Production Advantage: NYS Tax Credit Ready

Maximize your budget without sacrificing scale. Gloversville is home to a NYS Qualified Production Facility (QPF), unlocking significant state film tax incentives. To learn more about incentives that includes 30% NYS Film Tax Credit Eligibility, visit NYS Governor’s Office of Motion Picture Development.

​

Industrial Parkway (Olbrych Realty Site)

• Status: Official NYS-Certified Soundstage & Production Hub.

• Space: 28,000 sq. ft. of versatile industrial space for set builds, mills, and wardrobe.

• Proximity: Strategically located just 1–2 miles from Downtown Gloversville, allowing for seamless transitions between studio shoots and on-location filming.

• Contact: Olbrych Realty Inc., 4 Industrial Pkwy, Johnstown, NY, Andrew Olbrych, (518) 725-6960, aolbrych@schoolhouseco.net, https://universalwarehousing.com/

 

🏛️ Iconic Filming Locations

The Industrial Edge

Capture the moody, textured atmosphere of the American industrial era.

• Jones & Naudin Leather: A stunning, multi-story brick factory on South Main Street.

• Former William H. Thomas Factory: A massive, authentic complex at 12 St. Thomas Place.

• Cayadutta Creek: Featuring historic stone retaining walls and rusted ironwork over running water—perfect for gritty, "backside of the city" aesthetics.

 

Gilded Age & Period Grandeur

Step into a time capsule of high-Victorian and Neoclassical architecture.

• Gloversville Free Library: A Beaux-Arts masterpiece with towering columns and a breathtaking interior.

• Schine Memorial Hall: A Second Empire landmark with "Old World" European flair.

• The Glove Theatre (1914): An authentic vaudeville house with a classic marquee for vintage small-town vibes.

• Kingsboro Historic District: Perfectly preserved 1800s Victorian streetscapes.

 

Americana & Natural Backdrops

• Parkhurst Field: One of the oldest baseball grounds in the U.S., offering a rustic "Field of Dreams" quality.

• Myers Park: A hilltop retreat with stone-bordered lily ponds and winding driveways.

• Wohlfarth’s Pond: A serene nature preserve with walking trails and reflective waters.

 

📅 Planning Your Shoot

We are a film-friendly community committed to streamlined logistics. For needs ranging from equipment rentals to catering needs, click here for the Fulton County Production Guide.

​Need further assistance? Contact the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth: 518-725-7700, fccrg@fccrg.org

​

Permits & Logistics: A Special Event Permit will be needed. Click here for the application. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office: 518-773-4542, cityclerk@cityofgloversvilleny.gov​​