Historic Glensheen Estate - Duluth, MN

Stacie and I toured Glensheen. I have been there many times, as I show this to everyone who
visits us. It is a guided tour, and I learn more each

time and am always at awe at the beauty of this home!

The Street side of Glensheen Mansion

THE CARRIAGE HOUSE

THE LAKESIDE VIEW OF THE ESTATE:

The estate sits on the shore of Lake Superior

BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS AND GARDENS

A hallmark of extraordinary design. A businessman’s enduring legacy. A showcase of diverse interior styles. But at its very heart, a family home. Welcome to Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate. Along the shore of Lake Superior, a 7.6-acre expanse of wooded land enfolds the 39-room Jacobean Revival mansion that is Minnesota’s premier historic site. The interiors of the mansion have endured, boasting nearly all of the same furnishings and décor that graced the rooms when estate was completed in 1908. Even the formal gardens and naturalistic landscape retain much of their original design. Here, visitors are given a fascinating look at life in an affluent family home from the turn of the last century.

Glensheen is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Partner Place of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

- From d.mn.edu/glen/

Built between 1905 - 1908 - this was the home of Chester and Clara Congdon. In 1968, the estate was given to the University of Minnesota Duluth, which operates Glensheen to this day. At the time, Elisabeth Congdon (youngest daughter of Chester Congdon) was given a life estate, allowing her to occupy Glensheen until her death. It opened to the public in 1979. For years, the third floor and attic were closed to the public due to safety concerns over limited access. However, in 1992, both areas were opened to small group tours. The estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. - from Wikipedia.org