Glensheen - Historic Congdon Estate, Historic mansion museum in Duluth, United States.
Glensheen is a large mansion in Jacobean style situated on Lake Superior shoreline with 39 rooms spread across multiple levels. The interior combines Victorian, Arts and Crafts, and other design styles with handcrafted details throughout walls and ceilings.
Chester Adgate Congdon had architect Clarence Johnston Sr. design this mansion in 1905, with construction completed by 1908. It represents the grand homes built by wealthy business leaders in the region during its prosperous period.
The estate reflects how wealthy families lived at the start of the 1900s, with rooms that tell the story of generations who called it home. Furnishings and decorative choices show the tastes and daily habits of its residents across decades.
The property covers 12 acres with lake access and features paved paths and landscaped grounds you can explore. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since there are many stairs and levels indoors, and the grounds themselves are uneven.
Wall and ceiling coverings use wool, silk, and gold leaf in their original composition from over 100 years ago. These rare materials give certain rooms a shimmer and show the high-quality craft techniques that were used at the time.
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