Glensheen, The Historic Congdon Estate is a mansion in Duluth which is operated as a historic house museum. The property includes almost eight acres of waterfront property on Lake Superior. The 27,000-square-foot Jacobean style house has 39 rooms and the interior is filled with ornate Victorian furnishings.

Glensheen has gained a certain amount of unfortunate fame as the site of the murders of Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse Velma Pietila in 1977. Tour guides are prohibited from speaking about the murders during the tours, but there are books about the incident available for purchase on site. In addition to the impressive home, the estate also includes gardens, bridges and trails for visitors to enjoy.

3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804, Phone: 218-726-8910

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