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Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate. Finished in 1908, this Lake Superior 39-room mansion enjoys a rare, intact collection of original furnishings and art. Because of that, it closely resembles the days when the Congdon family first occupied it. Truly, it is Duluth's answer to Downton Abbey.
Don’t miss out on Beer Garden at Glensheen, which will surely be an unforgettable June evening. Enjoy beautiful lake views, amazing craft beer, and great people, all in the historic grounds at Glensheen. June 26: Bent Paddle (with The Rambler Food Truck) Brew talk starts at 6:30 pm Event admission is free to the public. For… Read more »
Apr 15, 2015 · In 1905, Chester and his wife, Clara, began building a grand home on the north shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota: Glensheen, a self-sustaining estate that survives today as a symbol of Congdon's success and Duluth's gilded age, when its East End mansions housed the families of grain trade commissioners, lumber barons, mining magnates ...
Test your Glensheen visual memory and enjoy uncovering the Glensheen image below by putting together this digital puzzle. Then explore the additional puzzles if you’d like more Glensheen puzzles to complete! Glensheen Garden Puzzle – 117 pieces. Historic Glensheen Greenhouse – 70 pieces. Living Room – 48 pieces.
Glensheen is a well-preserved 22-acre estate, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. It encompasses the 39 room, Jacobean mansion with its original furnishings surrounded by outbuildings including carriage houses and the original, charming gardener’s cottage. The Congdon family who built the estate from 1905 to 1908 and who lived ...
Nov 17, 2023 · November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024. HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS TOURS 2023 DATES: 11/17/2023 – 1/7/2024. * CLOSED Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE. Experience the wonder and joy of the Christmas season at Glensheen on a tour of the mansion! From the moment you walk onto the estate, you will experience the ...
Apr 25, 2018 · From Stodgy to Story – Glensheen’s historic transformation. In 2013, it was clear that Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate on Lake Superior was in decline—and it wasn’t just a brick and mortar problem. “Our attendance that year was at a low of 61,000, down from a high of 139,000 in the early 80s,” said director Dan Hartman.
