Glensheen - Historic Congdon Estate, Historic mansion museum in Duluth, United States.
The Glensheen estate includes a 20,000-square-foot mansion with 39 rooms, built in Jacobean style on 12 acres of Lake Superior waterfront property.
Chester Adgate Congdon commissioned architect Clarence Johnston Sr to design this mansion in 1905, completing construction for $854,000 in 1908.
The interior design combines Late Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Federal Style, and Art Nouveau elements with original furniture maintained in their initial positions.
The museum opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees ranging from free for children under 5 to $20 for adults.
The mansion contains wall and ceiling coverings made of wool, silk, and gold leaf, preserving the exact materials from its original construction.
Location: Duluth
Address: 3300 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55804 55804
Phone: +(218)7268910
Website: https://glensheen.org
GPS coordinates: 46.81516,-92.05172
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:10
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