5. He had a ship named after him, the S.S. Chester A. Congdon, which shipwrecked off Isle Royale in 1918.

We thank everyone who helps to keep his legacy alive and preserve Glensheen. Happy Chester Day!

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Glensheen Mansion | Historic Congdon Estate | Take A Tour Glensheen is a 39-room mansion on a 12-acre estate along the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, MN. Take a tour today!

The clock on the mantel is a family heirloom from about 1830. It was made by Chauncey Ives of Bristol, Connecticut.

Take a Classic or Full Mansion tour of Glensheen to see this room and many more! Learn more at glensheen.org.

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