GLENSHEEN-HISTORIC ESTATE

DULUTH, MN

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Glensheen Historic Estate is a historic mansion located in Duluth, Minnesota. It was built in 1905 by Chester Congdon, a wealthy lawyer and businessman, and his wife, Clara. The mansion sits on 12 acres of land on the shore of Lake Superior and features 39 rooms, including 15 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.

The architecture of the mansion is a blend of Jacobean and Tudor styles, with a grand entrance hall, a formal dining room, a library, a billiard room, and a music room. The mansion also has several unique features, such as a secret staircase and a room with a hand-carved wooden ceiling.

The Congdon family lived in Glensheen for several decades, and it was open to the public in 1979. Today, visitors can take guided tours of the mansion, which include a glimpse of the Congdon family's lavish lifestyle and the events that took place within its walls. The estate also has beautiful gardens, a carriage house, and a boathouse.

Glensheen Historic Estate is a popular tourist destination in Duluth, known for its historic significance, stunning architecture, and beautiful location on Lake Superior. It is also a popular venue for weddings, events, and educational programs.

GLENSHEEN-HISTORIC ESTATE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DULUTH MN. US MID #8402700083

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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GLENSHEEN-HISTORIC ESTATE
3300 LONDON RD
DULUTH
MN
55804

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GLENSHEEN-HISTORIC ESTATE Information

MID # 8402700083
Name GLENSHEEN-HISTORIC ESTATE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 46.816354, -92.051431
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 137
US Census Tract: 000700
US Census Block: 1023