Downtown Gloversville

Welcome to Gloversville, a hidden gem for filmmakers! Here, you'll find stunning locations, rich history, and a supportive community eager to help bring your creative vision to life. Explore our unique settings and discover why Gloversville is the perfect backdrop for your next film project!
Film Friendly Gloversville
Gloversville, New York, offers a cinematic landscape unlike any other in the Northeast. 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)
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Status: Official NYS-Certified Soundstage & Production Hub.
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Space: 28,000 sq. ft. of versatile industrial space for set builds, mills, and wardrobe.
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Proximity: Strategically located just 1–2 miles from Downtown Gloversville, allowing for seamless transitions between studio shoots and on-location filming.
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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.
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Jones & Naudin Leather: A stunning, multi-story brick factory on South Main Street.
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Former William H. Thomas Factory: A massive, authentic complex at 12 St. Thomas Place.
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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.
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Gloversville Free Library: A Beaux-Arts masterpiece with towering columns and a breathtaking interior.
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Schine Memorial Hall: A Second Empire landmark with "Old World" European flair.
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The Glove Theatre (1914): An authentic vaudeville house with a classic marquee for vintage small-town vibes.
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Kingsboro Historic District: Perfectly preserved 1800s Victorian streetscapes.
Americana & Natural Backdrops
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Parkhurst Field: One of the oldest baseball grounds in the U.S., offering a rustic "Field of Dreams" quality.
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Myers Park: A hilltop retreat with stone-bordered lily ponds and winding driveways.
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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 General Assistance: Fulton County Center for Regional Growth: 518-725-7700, fccrg@fccrg.org
Permits & Logistics: City Clerk’s Office: 518-773-4542, cityclerk@cityofgloversvilleny.gov

Scenes of Gloversville
Historic Buildings and Downtown









Historic Parkhurst Field and NYS Baseball Hall of Fame





Parks and Greenspaces




Shops & Eateries





Former Factories

