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Glensheen

3300 London Rd, Duluth, Minnesota 55804 USA

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“The Historic Congdon Estate”

In a world full of manufactured experiences, we have very few opportunities to fully immerse ourselves in authenticity. Glensheen offers one of those rare chances. Come see why Glensheen Mansion, perched on the shore of Lake Superior, is the most visited historic home in Minnesota. Our 12-acre estate features gardens, bridges, and the famous 39-room mansion built with remarkable 20th century craftsmanship, telling the story of the Duluth region.

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mark.d.milam

  • 9 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
August 21, 2014
Rated 4.0

One of several items to put on your must see/do list when visiting Duluth. The guided tour is worth the price of admission.

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Lym

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June 02, 2023
Rated 5.0

We took a 1,000 mile trip and this was the wife's favorite stop. Impressive mansion with beautiful history. A lot of original items on display. We did a self guided tour and if we had any questions there was always someone there to ask. A bit pricey but worth it.

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May 30, 2017
Rated 5.0

The guided tour by college students is wonderful. Very informative. I enjoyed the many innovative things that Chester Congdon has incorporated into the house. He, and his architect, were way ahead of their timewood matched the room and the other side m. The house was finished in 1908 and had: whole home vacuum; furniture and rooms designed dpecifically for each of his children; smoking rooms with special wall coverings to absorb the smoke so the house would not smell; one side of wood door had wood to match the room and the ither side matched the hall; a way to charge an electric car in the carriage house, covered manure in carriage house; 6" of concrete between floors so wood floors would not creak; the wat they got the coal in from London Rd. so no trucks would have to drive into estate and much more. Loved the tour and grounds.

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Glensheen

3300 London Rd
Duluth, Minnesota
55804 USA
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