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- Minnesota’s most-visited house museum, Glensheen, is much more than its beautiful landscaping, rich design, and historic status. It’s a tribute to a family that put down deep roots in northern Minnesota, whose good works live on more than a century after their “home place” was built. This new WDSE documentary reveals the legacy left by the Congdon family and their gracious mansion.
Learn more at www.wdse.org/specials/glensheen
#history #historical
I've toured Glensheen multiple times. I learn something new everytime.
Amazing! I watched this in preparation to go see it tomorrow. I've always wanted to see this home since I was a child as I live just across the border in Thunder Bay. My family would often take trips to Duluth growing up and it has become tradition. I'm so happy that it was maintained over the years in it's original splendour!
The house is simply amazing, my wife and I just visited it last weekend and now they've opened the 3rd floor (where the boys slept), the attic and the basement. It is such a huge house, 39 rooms, its hard to believe a home could be that big. You can also tour the grounds and this weekend the wind was coming in off Lake Superior so strong it was kicking up giant waves off the boat landing and surrounding rocks. It was just gorgeous.
Despite some with a morbid curiosity, there is much to be admired about this home and its history.
It’s been 45 years or so since I was there.. but I remember it...the craftsmanship is outstanding.. heated horse stalls.. a tributary to the lake had smelt running through it.. they definitely spared no expense... the interior is amazing
My wife and I saw this mansion today (9 June 19). I was awestruck at how beautiful this place is.
My mother and two older sisters were born and raised in Duluth (early to middle 1910-1915's). One taught home economics at Ordean Jr high, the second was a professor of Art Education in the New York University System, and my mother was a music ed teacher in Winnetka Illinois (just north of Chicago) and public school and church choir in suburbs just west of Milwaukee.
My was a very well known Duluth figure skater and a member of the US National Skating Team in the '50's. She went to Colorado College in Colorado Springs on a skating scholarship. She dated one of the Congdon boys while in high school. She lived just up the hill of N. 36th st on 4th Ave.
A super coincidence was that I was driving to Duluth on I76 that very afternoon in 1977.
You Must visit Glensheen on London Road. They offer many different tours of the Mansion and regardless of which tour, give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the grounds. Next door to the east is the Mansion built for one of the daughter's which was for a while an elegant B&B. Now a private residence.
I had to pause just to comment. This has to be the most incredibly , gorgeous , awesome estate I have *EVER* seen!!!!! Absolutely BREATHTAKING !!!! Even before actually seeing the interior of the mansion I was blown away by the beauty of Chester and Clara. Such a stunning couple, and their children just as lovely. I swear they could make a Disney movie based on this family!
Judy Osborne If u live in Duluth,MN u could visit the mansion
Awesome! I went to visit Glenshen mansion on Dec. 27, 2016, and unfortunately, there was no sign language interpreter provided for me (I am Deaf). Although, I am so glad that video contains English subtitles; it helps me understand better about Condgons and their mansion.
Eric L I would have helped if I were there.
Eric, Sorry about the lack of a sign language interpreter.
Please read my addendum about some little known facts regarding the Congdon Mansion. Thank you. ⚘
Went to the Glensheen Mason today and it is amazing! It's has a great balance between being well-preserved and replicated in some cases, to allowing for normal wear and tear yet being able to maintain the original state in many instances. This is especially evident in the bedrooms with the master bedroom being my favorite room followed closely by the amusement room. The mason is a reminder that homes can be built to be almost timeless. The love and care of the home and the ability to maintain much of the original structure and artifacts are amazing. I am listening to this doc as I work for Chester worked hard and deserved his success. The sad part other than the tragedy in the 1970s, is he only got about seven years in majestic mason. It was completed 1909 and I believe he died in 1916. Yet he did his thing and he handled business.
I love the beauty of the mansion. Have visited it a few times. The gorgeous woodwork is exquisite. Not one corner of the Glensheen mansion isn’t beautiful. I plan on visiting it again soon.
Was just there last weekend. I'm surprised at how much this family did for Duluth and Minnesota and yet I had never heard of them till recently. They seemed like good people and the estate is amazing. I'm definitely going back now that I know more of its history.
Maybe someday they will include the history of her murder, absent the sensational drama of her murder this mansion almost certainly would have been torn down. It was a huge challenge to find anyone willing to restore it. Considering that now few are even aware of how close it was to being abandoned.
I thought it was willed to UMD..
@@218girl they came up with the money to preserve it
@@218philip have you ever visited it?
Gorgeous house and grounds! I am pleased that the state of Minnesota has preserved this property for future generations.
I love to see historical homes kept up for the future generations! This is more than a house it's a monument. Thank you for sharing the video and the information.
I just wish the Mayowood got this much care....it’s mainly offices now..💔
Much respect, what a wonderful legacy for this family. !
Good work, PBS!
I love going to Duluth it’s so beautiful up there I love going to the mansion it’s so beautiful I go up to Duluth at least twice in a year I still love going to glenshen mansion I will never get tired of going to Duluth or the mansion I’m planning on moving to Duluth when I’m older and I can’t wait I when there when they found more stuff in the mansion it’s so cool because they are still finding more stuff in the home I totally recommend go to Duluth and going to the mansion it’s totally worth it I promise it’s breath taking after go once you will not want to leave Duluth or the mansion
went there on july 19 2019, amazing
The BARN is my Favorite. I would live in it with the horses! .... This is LITTERALLY heaven on earth...... Wonderful story! Thx.......
Amen!!! The Glensheen and Duluth Period is heaven on earth!!❤️
Went for a tour recently. Absolutely beautiful mansion with a troubled past.
Very well done.I enjoyed watching and Learning. Thank You.
WOW! GORGEOUS, COZY Mansion!
Omw to this house this weekend second time coming first time doing the self guided tour I would love to do the nighttime flashlight tour
I saw the video about the murder of Elizabeth and her nurse and how the daughter she adopted was implicated and I felt curiosity about knowing more about the house. I was not aware it was donated to the University, but I am glad for it..The way the mansion was built is truly an interesting story.. I'm glad people can visit to see such a historical marvel..and I would love to visit the mansion some day!!!
There is man on here (17:55) wearing The royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, or the royal arms for short and is the arms of dominion of the British monarch, currently King Charles III. These arms are used by the King in his official capacity as monarch of the United Kingdom. So it begs the question...why is this dude wearing it?
My parents, four sisters and I grew up in Duluth. My father was caretaker of the Longview Tennis courts which became a skating rink and hockey rink in the winter. My sister Betty used to baby sit for the Congdon's. This is a little bit before my time so I'm guessing it was Jennifer's children. My sister Fay went to school with Marjorie and commented on her unusual behavior. Both Betty and Fay have passed away but before Fay died, she gave me a book written by Sharon Darby Hendry entitled "Glensheen's Daughter. The Marjorie Congdon Story" It's a fascinating read and filled in the history regarding Marjorie. The book differs with the comments regarding the video's story behind the name "Glensheen". Page 23 states "GLEN represented the wooded lot and Sheen was chosen for the Congdon family's origin in the village of SHEEN in Surrey, England." I don't believe the video mentioned that Glensheen was a movie backdrop for a film starring Patty Duke and Richard Thomas entitled "You'll Like My Mother". The film was produced prior to the murder of Elisabeth but perhaps it gave Marjorie ideas. The Congdon's did a lot for Duluth and Minnesota. We should all be grateful for their generosity
They won't tell you of the murders. Not part of the tour and they wanted to stay away from the conitation of it.Glensheen is amazing. Also toured the our ship in which was a state room for the congdon's (typically none where offered on such ships). Also the highway 61 travel to two harbors and the light house was so amazing. I loved it there.
Grew up in Duluth played many game's at Longview,
Played basketball at the Jewish center and enjoyed many activities at both places , a thank you to your
Father,,
Thank you for your post.
K.goar, Gilbert AZ.
I agree completely!! I absolutely love that your family mingled with theirs! It’s such a special place with such an interesting history!!
I saw the movie “You’ll Like My Mother” and it’s quite creepy that it seemed to have similarities to the actual murder...
Thank you for sharing your experience and the book recommendation! I will look into it to! 😁
One of the things I was told was that my grandfather was an orphan raised in the Gleensheen mansion.
Such lush green gardens there - beautiful. Beautiful as a winter wonderland too. Cheers!
Denise, hope you enjoy this😉
My step mother was on Marjorie's jury in Hastings, MN.
I have visited the mansion twice right after the trial ended.
Oh! I love the beautiful horses!! Was living up here in the mid 70's when the murders took place.
I fell azleep
Great video...I grew up in the Twin Ports of Duluth-Superior, and, while living in the area, learned much about it, which the general public may not be aware of; unfortunately, most of the so-called history, jumps ahead to the tragic murder of Elisabeth Congdon, and her housekeeper. Several years prior to that, I believe, on or about February of 1970, a young male intruder into the Congdon Mansion, was shot and killed, in self-defense, by Miss Congdon. No charges were filed. Sometime later, exact date unknown, the movie,
'You'll Like My Mother', starring Patty Duke, was shot at the Congdon Mansion. Before the estate was donated, as a tourist attraction, it actually was for sale, for $395,000...and fully furnished, but no takers. All of this information, is verifiable...
Only the Timeline may be a bit 'off' as it's been more than a Half Century. Thank you. ⚘
I have been inside the mansion.. it’s really quite impressive, beautiful.. the house is huge, beautiful woodwork and masonry work, the property is like a park..the landscaping is beautiful... too bad it ended in murder
Enjoyed the documentary!
I went ther it’s so nice
I wish, hope and pray that Rochester Minnesota follows in Duluth’s footsteps with the Mayowood Mansion!!
Very very well done
Fun to watch the movie “YOU’LL LIKE MY MOTHER” before you go. Patty Duke starts filmed in the mansion.
great vid👍
What a cool looking house.
How bizarre! my name is Glen Congdon!! maybe related 😎
Wow. I didn't even think I would finish this but I did. It is so interesting. So sad to hear about Elizabeth. So unexpected. I wonder what the rest of the family is up to now.
Please consider reading some little known history that I just posted.
Interesting video
I've toured this place before and if u do live in Duluth MN I do recommend to tour this place it's absolutely beautiful!But a little haunted,warning right by the mansion there's a graveyard we're the family is buried.😬
Abby you’re disrespectful to torture the place i don’t understand you it’s not funny at all
Do a shot every time the guy says "actually."
Or unknown or stone.
Congdon's Castle in Yakima, WA still stands also. Chester Congdon built that one. But know one can go inside, cause of the floors are weak. Nobody took care of the place very good.
Ok..
Never heard of these folks, interesting, the people whom were part of an era and all that they experienced in their time. Interesting how we value material as a measure of value of the Self. ... and how it really is not at all what makes one happy.
I used to show horses....hunters and jumpers, in MN back in the day. A pretty small community of folks where most competitors at least knew of each other. Marjorie kind of exploded into the show scene with really expensive, great horses and not very good riding ability. This was happening within the aftermath of the murder and I remember that there was always a lot of gossip and speculation. Horse shows are pretty much a money and elite thing however she just appeared as an 'outsider.' I do remember her as a salty, smoking, swearing character which is not exactly the normal behavior in these circles. The general consensus was that she did orchestrate the murder and she did disappear from the show scene in a sudden vanishing act. She was an interesting character. Kind of like a bawdy, blue-collar petty criminal. She sure stood out at the horse shows. I went to a small part of horse people at the mansion which I remember as so beautiful. Grateful for these great memories.
Cool
My grandma use to get drunk. With old lady Condon. They called it tea time this was back in 1960s
I live in Saint Paul somebody please give me a damn ride there and back I'll pay you.
mindless Magyar I use to live In St. Paul
You can take a bus for like, $50 from St.Paul to Duluth.
I would like to see what Frank Lloyd Wright would have designed for their property.
Obviously a very nice home, but it could have been an American Masterpiece of the 20th Century.
...and Wright would have done a complete decor with windows and furniture.
The imaging of it is delightful.
$840K 😮😮 that's about twenty-six million dollars today!
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And they got a home in Washington state Yakima call the Condon Castle
I live in Minnesota and I remember when the murders happened.
When I went there I heard a maid got pushed down a staircase I don't know what one but I took a picture of all the staircases and I saw the maid on the stairs and then someone was behind her......
Thought it was June 27th 1977 not the 26th
This estate is an unbelievable suck of University of Minnesota Duluth’s budget right now.
Well, they sell out on tours all the time so maybe they need to increase the tour fee. It's only $34/adult.
Chester Congdon was like one of Bill Gates original lieutenants. Not robber baron rich like Carnegie or Morgan but close enough to the top to be filthy, stinking wealthy. On the Glensheen website the original cost was $854k. According to my inflation calculator $854k 1908 dollars is $24M in 2020.
I would've bought all the land, completely walled it off, and built a small, one level cabin and a barn for the horses. After that, the world's charities can have the rest.
I thought Elizabeth's stroke happened in 1969?
No sound at all
So jp morgan killed the arrowhead region of Minnesota?
🙌💥you nailed it. Not much has changed. He was also the downfall of Tesla.
I may be completely off dates wise but where is James J. Hill in all of this??😂
A preacher in San Francisco has got their work cut out for them. Practically speaking there is probably, if not equal, more call for an executioner than a preacher.
I think I’m related to them 🙃
40:47 … flat tire
And the mansion is haunted
My last name is Congdon
Am I the only congdon in the comments? Lol
I was a teenager in northwestern Minnesota when she was murdered. I remember it was all the news. That's the first time I ever heard of the family.
Her granddaughter states that she was a college roomate and friend of Margaret Sanger. Apparently Elizabeth was murdered in the way she advocated babies to bee murdered.
Interesting. Where did you come about the fact of how she was murdered and her support of babies being murdered? What was the motive behind her and her maid's murder?
Interesting and informative, however, impossible to endure the inappropriate and distracting musical score as "background" music to what end or purpose is unknown. A documentary on a subject as specific as this asks for no musical score whatsoever, and, certainly not grade-C meditation meandering on an electric piano. Please give this subject the class it deserves by deleting this "background" piano and replacing it with almost anything classical.
Wow, I loved when rich people do good things for the community! Hello Bezos and Musk!
lol those two men are a facade so you trust them. Don't be deceived.
Ask them where the murder happened
In Elizabeth’s bedroom. Smothered with a pillow in her sleep
Second floor bedroom off the staircase.
Yeah they built it but everybody else paid for it
Glensheen means it's between two creeks, not whatever that guy said lmao wtf
no it doesnt
“That guy” as you referred to him is Daniel Hartman the current director of the Glensheen Mansion museum. I had the honor of working alongside him as a tour guide at Glensheen for three years. He of all people would know where the name Glensheen came from, and that is the glen Tischers Creek runs through and the bright sheen of sun reflecting off the surface of Lake Superior.
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Someone's off their meds.