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Glensheen, a mansion and grounds completed in 1908 on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, was built by Chester and Clara Congdon. It is famous for its beauty inside and out, and as the site of one of Minnesota’s most notorious murders.
Come see why Glensheen Mansion, perched on the shore of Lake Superior, is the most visited historic home in Minnesota.
Jan 8, 2014 · The Glensheen Historic Estate is an architectural marvel of the early 20th Century that was host to a grisly double murder worthy of any parlor mystery. The mansion was built in 1905 by...
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.
Jul 11, 2018 · Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, MN is one of the hidden gems of the Midwest! Here’s everything you should know about visiting the mansion and its fascinating history. There’s a good chance you’re reading the title of this post and thinking, “Claire, how’d you wind up in Duluth, Minnesota?”
Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate is a 20,000 square foot mansion in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, operated by the University of Minnesota Duluth as a historic house museum.
Built between 1905 and 1908 for Chester and Clara Congdon, Glensheen is an architectural and decorative arts masterpiece telling the story of the Northland's mining history. Guided tours last approximately 1 hour for a Classic offering and 1 and a half for a Full Mansion tour.
