🎃 HAUNTED Glensheen Mansion - Elisabeth Congdon's Sad End.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

🛑ALERT - I added NO music to this episode. The music you hear is simply playing in the background within the mansion. If you go there, you will hear that playing throughout.

[@marlenepearson3936]

Really brought out the time period; Ron. 😃

[@Bryan-od7nv]

Nice video. “You'll Like My Mother” with Patty Duke was filmed there in 1972.

[@C.W.scottishhighlandmumma1821]

Great video and I really enjoyed the music 🤗

[@almaware3755]

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[@pukegreenpea4628]

It’s really nice they did that. Added a realistic, modern time capsule feel to the beautiful space.

[@Patty57P]

Haha, I've retired recently, I have no set bedtime. I'll be watching. I feel like a kid again...lol!

[@jenniferbrooks9324]

Congratulations 🎉

[@mghayes9489]

Enjoy!❤

[@theresalaux5655]

It's nice to be retired, aint it!😁

[@pinkvolo]

I have also retired recently. Haven't had a chance to enjoy it yet! Have fun!!!!

[@marygrummer9189]

Me too! No set bed time, and every day is Saturday! 👍

[@gonnacry96tears]

I took a tour of the Congdon Mansion when I was last in Duluth in 2014. As a visitor from out of state, I really knew nothing about the murders before the tour began. I was just looking forward to viewing the mansion and grounds. I love touring old homes preserved from that bygone era, and this one is quite lovely, so I am glad you showed a little of that before focusing on the killings.

[@nataniahwhitmore9977]

Me too, you can feel the past as you walk through!

[@ellennewth6305]

The Glensheen Mansion was amazing (haunted or not!!!) The caretakers have truly preserved the ambiance of the 1920s. Crazy how Elizabeth and Velma were both murdered. Hard to believe Marjorie still alive and in Arizona. Great story telling, as always, Ron!

[@tru2deheart]

It is owned by the university. Has been a museum ever since. They just did a fund raiser for the roof which took thousands and thousands of dollars to repair the clay tile roof

[@marymahaffey4618]

Sad story of Elizabeth congdon. Rip Elizabeth congdon....ty for the story and remembering her and putting a flower at her grave Ron.... safe travels 💕.....

[@shawns5249]

The Mansion history…. It is gorgeous and with each season you get to feel how the Congdon celebrated. Yes, the one adopted daughter is imbalanced..so sad. But the rest left a great legacy in Duluth and Washington… and with future generations that are still living.

[@kimglass4851]

Im not surprised she is still alive! Psychos live longer than us. Great story Ron! Very well put together!

[@joysmith1213]

This is where you shine Ron. Telling the stories of people's lives. And visiting their graves.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thx Joy!

[@traintruckbusfan]

My cousin lives in Duluth and I live about 3 hours away. As soon as they opened the place up for tours we went. At the time they were guided tours only and they would NOT tell you which room but after watching a lot of the news reports you could figure out it was the room with the flowered wall paper. The room you showed. At the time the guides would not even talk about the actual murders. The long hallway where the kids would play was pretty interesting as well as the boathouse down by the lake. Someone else posted it was a botched investigation and that is true!

[@rememberingella405]

The June 28, 1977 page 1 article of the Minneapolis Tribune stated that Elisabeth was found in a bedroom on the second floor, across the hall from Valma’s bedroom. Although it isn’t explicitly stated, the article implies that Elisabeth was in her own bedroom. The Minneapolis Star on June 28, page 1, reported that Congdon was suffocated “in her own bed.”

[@karenwallinlarson128]

Her nurse Velma Pietila was murdered on the staircase.

[@PatricisSeverson]

Elizabeth condones originally had a different room I believe it use to be her sisters Helen

[@twobtaller]

Ron,I was absolutely mesmerized by this tour of the mansion and the story attached to the family. I am in love with this era and watched in awe as you told the story.I am a fanatic of FOTF.Thank you Ron

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

cool! this inspires me, ty!

[@JK35280]

Chester Congdon had a Great Lakes freighter named after him. The Chester A. Congdon was built as the Salt Lake City in 1907. She was renamed in 1912 after changing hands twice. She sank on November 6, 1918 near Isle Royale after running aground on a reef ( now known as Congdon Reef) in a fog while hauling a cargo of 380,000 bushels of wheat. No lives were lost, and about 50,000 bushels of the cargo was salvaged. She is now Isle Royale's third most dived wreck, behind the bulk freighter Emperor (1947) and the excursion steamer America (1928) respectively.

[@maryt8622]

Hi Ron It’s interesting that you bring up new cases that everybody hasn’t done to death.😀 Wow you can’t make this stuff up, the nurse being killed with a candlestick, Can’t wait for the episode! ❤️

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Glad you appreciate that Mary. That’s what I keep saying - I look for the stuff most people don’t know about. so many of the stories done over and over and over on KZbin. same story different face. Uggg!!

[@IcedCoffeeLover430]

@@FacesoftheForgotten we went there

[@IcedCoffeeLover430]

@@FacesoftheForgotten it was so beautiful inside the masion I got a little nervous

[@susieholley8362]

Oh my heart, I absolutely love this time era! Always thought I was born at the wrong time! Great story Ron! ❤

[@Hollyweeds]

My family would always drive south from thunder bay and we loved stopping at glensheen for the tour. It is haunting to drive past the big old house on lake superior.

[@seekerofthetruth6257]

Rest in peace everyone. The Mansion is gorgeous, I love old buildings they have so much character & charm. Stay safe Sir & everyone. P.s, oh boy, you did say she is in Arizona...& you guys are moving there...wow.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

yikes! yer right!!

[@seekerofthetruth6257]

@@FacesoftheForgotten lol

[@susanna3]

This was quite a story! I loved the visit to the Congdon house, it was like stepping back into time! Love the old photos and the home technology ofbthe time. Such a horrible end to Elisabeth's life, and her nurse. Just senseless. That adopted daughter really is pure evil! I was stunned to hear she is still alive and out there somewhere! Absolutely creepy!! You just can't make this stuff up. Thank you Ron very cool story!!!

[@19gbpd6]

Sits baths are used for hemorrhoids, fissures, and postpartum care.

[@lindaschaldach1783]

Awesome story. Loved that old mansion and it's contents. What a creepy person that daughter was. It's scary to know she's still alive.😯Good job telling this story Ron.👍👍

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thx Linda!

[@strtrkn7962]

I'm sure someone else has posted but for newcomers who don't want to scroll back... "I Sing" is probably a reference to a beloved hymn, "His Eye Is On the Sparrow" in the chorus. Consider: I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free; His Eye is On the Sparrow And I know He watches me. Beautiful song and beautiful scripture Matthew 10:29-31 ❤️

[@conniephillips8217]

Oh Ron, I enjoyed this video so much! I have visited glensheen Mansion many many times over the years I worked for several years it's a private duty nurse for a woman in St Paul who knew the condoms very well. Her insights into various situations so intriguing. Her husband, implemented numerous safeguards for the elderly woman that I worked for in response to the murderers. It's deeply affected her and her husband. It is so beautiful up there and the Mansion is incredible! Thanks Ron!

[@eclipsemoon2b]

Thank you for doing this story. I was born in Duluth and this story has stuck with me my entire life. My sister got married and had her reception at Glenn Sheen . One of the staff actually offered my brother in law a chance to go ghost hunting in the attic. I’m very protective of this place and hope it’s around forever. The staff at one point weren’t allowed to talk about the murders until many years back. Did you get to visit the cemetery on the side of the house?

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I did see the cemetery by the house, yes. it would be ice to get in the attic with the IQ channel!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

we had been talking, on our list to call them...not sure -- seems you have to know someone maybe.

[@tru2deheart]

The attic is where the boys rooms are and the infirmary. There is is PACKED storage space but no "quiet typically ghostly" type spots.

[@eclipsemoon2b]

@@FacesoftheForgotten that’s kinda weird . They did tours up there for a little while . I’m guessing they stopped , don’t know what the reason would be other than lack of staff . I’m sure you can ask.

[@susan5301]

Usually I just love these big, beautiful old houses, but this one kind of gave me strange vibes. It is a stunning house though! Thanks Ron! Have a great Monday!

[@nancyvolke237]

What a family!!! Never heard this story before. Thanks Ron for sharing this story with us!!! Great video by the way. You are the best storyteller!!👏👏👍🏻😇🙏🏻

[@tillyg8858]

That was a sad but awesome story. I enjoyed it to the end. A beautiful home Clara and Chester had. May they all rest in peace.

[@YTmama-c1o]

The old music is a great evocative backdrop for the sad story of this family

[@Laurie03]

Thank you for sharing another story! Always told wonderfully,

[@ThePortalTheory]

Nice touch with the music at the end. Great video!

[@paulahuey856]

What a gorgeous home!

[@billmccabe9601]

Great episode. I seem to recall seeing that mansion in the late 1990's and wondering if anyone lived in it...

[@brisa2004]

Hi Ron, Welcome back to MN! Thanks for doing a vlog on the famous Glensheen mansion. I just visited the mansion exactly a month ago but the self guided tours didn't have much about the murder so I really enjoyed your research! Have a good time in MN and make sure you miss the snow storm on Tuesday!😉

[@twilightzone-ex-hostage1997]

What a story!! Very interesting indeed. The music playing during the mansion tour reminded me of The Shining ballroom!! Thanks Ron, as always, great job

[@monikameza4107]

Thank you Ron for this great tour, such a beautiful home. R.i.p Elizabeth and Vilma🙏

[@willfade7994]

I loved the tour, Ron! It was like stepping back in time. Thank you for yet another great video. Faces of the Forgotten has become one of my top 3 favorite channels on here these days. Thanks for all you do. Rest In Peace Elisabeth. 🌹

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks, thats a big compliment, inspirational!! 😊👍👍

[@carrieolson6871]

I've heard about the murders up in Duluth years ago. It was awful how these two women were killed. I hope the two women are at peace.

[@chrysanthepaxinos2839]

What a tragic story. RIP Elizabeth. She did so much and yet it wasn't enough. So sad. The mansion is beautiful and so well kept.

[@suehurrell134]

Amazing story. I love looking around the mansion first really sets the scene with the music adding atmosphere. Reminiscence of The Shining

[@paulettealain7251]

This was excellent! I especially liked the tour of the mansion!💕🇨🇦💕

[@LuisaD93]

I watch your videos often only comment on a small amount of them. Usually when I’m thoroughly touched by the story and the way in which you tell them (they all deserve comments ) Such a compassionate man you are and I appreciate how respectful you are to all involved. Thankful for you! Thanks for what you do and I will continue to watch ! You’re a good man sir 😃🌹 I absolutely adore history and often wander the cemeteries just to read about the ppl there and try to imagine what their lives were like. I especially enjoyed this video and everything about this home. I could see myself living there. My mother always called me an old soul and I believe her 😊

[@linaleblanc8288]

❤❤❤😊...What a fabulous house. It's absolutely beautiful, thank you for taking us along. A nice place for a ghost or two to haunt

[@katmolina2627]

Ron is at his best with the telling of not so well known creepy stories.😏

[@poempadgett4664]

Maybe because he’s such a kindhearted, intelligent and down-to-earth guy, it makes for a good juxtaposition and contrast, you know? 🤓imo

[@mghayes9489]

Such a sad & tragic ending for those 2 older ladies. 😪

[@dongross6624]

Another intriguing one Ron. I like how you take us to the sites first, then to the graves at the cemetery. You are a master storyteller. I loved the mansion tour. Thank you Ron. Connie Gross 🤗

[@aliciabrewer9444]

That mansion is absolutely beautiful. Stay safe out there Ron.🙂💟

[@jameswood-fd6hl]

Thanks!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Holy Karamba, thanks for that big donation. That’s very generous. Definitely will go to the good cause, gravestones in the works for those who have not.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Right on James 👊

[@wesleydavis1532]

RIP, Elizabeth,RIP...🙏 A sad story Ron, But one that should be remembered.God Bless.

[@tanyasmeditationmusic]

I'm from Duluth, born and raised there, but I never got the chance to walk through Glensheen! I remember hearing the story many times though. Such a beautiful old place!

[@wandarogaczewski5955]

Ron this is going back in time with the music and that laundry room amazing. I have never seen anything so meticulous and beautiful. I love the way you present these videos. Thank you kindly.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

glad u enjoyed it Wanda!

[@Cheetoluv]

@@FacesoftheForgotten Do you believe she is still alive? If she was she be 90 going on 91. I tried googling if she was dead but there is nothing about her dying. Now her sister has passed.

[@meredethenglish1577]

Thank you for featuring this beautiful Historic House Museum! I worked at Ashland:The Henry Clay Estate when I lived in Lexington,KY so there is a special place in my heart for all aspects of Museum Homes!

[@jadwink]

The Garden Room is my favorite room in the house. All the green tiles are just beautiful!

[@marissajackson7822]

I live in Duluth, Minnesota and have visited the mansion. It’s so beautiful! I’d love to go back and see it again, especially around Christmas time❤

[@RGRGJKK]

pura vida Ron great content and I like how you told details and information which brings to life this story and I hope Elizabeth rest in peace

[@Christina-xp9ys]

The trees behind the headstone are amazing. They look like they are dancing. I loved the tour of the mansion you did. Very interesting! 💙 Thank you for sharing! 🤗

[@louisepotier2784]

I have JUST DISCOVERED this channel. Thank-you - it's extremely interesting.

[@elinbjork3263]

I used to be quite obsessed with this story. My mom used to say that you just don't know what you're getting when you adopt.

[@lisazimmerli4762]

I’m adopted and I take great offense to that statement just bc ya adopted don’t mean ya killing ya family only money and greed would make someone do something that hideous

[@karencarbone2603]

Very interesting story Ron. What a beautiful mansion they had built. R.I P. to poor Elisabeth Congdon. 😢 What people won,t do for money. Thanks for another great video.

[@honeybee6154]

Beautiful presentation! Thank you so much for all you do. 😊💖

[@tandrarobbins5632]

I'm from Minnesota and Duluth has always been close to my heart. Ive been on the tour and it's a gorgeous home. Poor Elizabeth. She did so much for Marjorie. And Velma wasn't even supposed to work the night of the murders. Marjorie also was not convicted of the crime but she went one to be suspected of 3 more murders after her mother was murdered.

[@Deus-Too]

This video was like visiting Downton Abbey! 👍

[@suesheldon6875]

What a neat old mansion I have always love old buildings just the way they were built Boy that daughter was agreedy person I truly feel for those who died may they sleep in peace and the daughter will pay at end like they say karma will get her🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@portiamatthews9654]

This was a great episode, the visiting of the mansion was awesome. For me it was great due to all the items during the first of the 20th century. The details of the workmanship in the mansion. The history of the family to the tragedy. Thank you for working on this story.

[@hqnevl48]

Thank you Ron! You always have such a great variety of videos - I will never be able to visit this place in real life, but your tour has been an absolute joy. That shower a dream. They really keep this place in amazing condition. We very much enjoyed this video, lots of love from Germany.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

great note JTB, ty!

[@myportal8512]

What a wonderful tour! I wish to see the entire mansion. There were a couple of things I had never seen before. Thank you for sharing your travels. You are appreciated.

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thanks Ron❤️

[@LissaTolene]

Ahhh! I'm SO glad you did this story. I was going to recommend it but figured you had at least heard of it. I just learned about it myself this winter. ❤

[@hollyb.3615]

What a lovely old mansion! Watched this twice in order to go through those rooms again to ogle the items and personal effects. The stained glass accents are beautiful! It's a sad story of course and shook my head, just to thinking how Elisabeth adopted this girl only by to suffer an untimely , horrifying end because of it. Thanks for showing us this mansion prior to your trip to the cemetery. May Elisabeth rest in peace.

[@mysticangells]

Wow what a sad story but a beautiful mansion… thank you for sharing 🦋🙏💜🙌

[@annfisher3316]

It must have been a fascinating tour, the mansion and grounds are magnificent. The tragedy of these murders and Marjorie are rarely covered. Well done sir!

[@janmarchand7294]

Wow! I don't think I've ever seen a more luxurious older home such as this one. The laundry room was something else, I've never seen such contraptions. Very interesting home and story, really enjoyed this one Ron, thanks.

[@timothylafleur6600]

I'm glad you finally did this story A+++

[@alandickerson3379]

Thank you for sharing this story as well as the tour through the Glensheen Mansion. Amazing how the mansion is still furnished in the style of the time. Have a nice week!!

[@veronicabreytenbach5806]

Morning its monday morning at 7:49 from Johannesburg South Africa Wow what a beautifull mansion. And video

[@peggymccauley7956]

Ron, I along with many truly appreciate your wonderful narration of these perhaps little known stories. I've commented before mentioning my chagrin with those of a younger generation who don't watch TV news or read a newspaper by which I don't mean a small town or county newspaper. Life many years ago was a rich patchwork of happy and sad, politics and education, art and architecture and most important I believe, the written word. Each of those components of life is still vibrant but life doesn't always bring it to you. It is curiosity, hunger for information, keen intellect, an open mind and the willingness to tolerate disparit opinions that result in a strong immersion in life of the present and the past. Well sorry about the soap box. I'm 74 and rue the future. Thanks again Ron. Oh one last point. Are you familiar with all the layers of actions during the World's Fair in Chicago? For instance after construction was complete a young architect was no longer needed and was fired. And who was that architect? Frank Lloyd Wright.

[@sandrsphipps8789]

Can't wait to see this.

[@kande6916]

I live in Duluth MN and we all still cannot believe how they got away with murder!! Very upsetting,

[@valsievert7383]

I took my family there a few years ago and it was fabulous! I remember when this murder happened and it was so horrible. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@MilwaukeeLesa]

What a beautiful place! I'd love to see that in person! I have a thing for anything vintage, antique and strange! Love your videos too!

[@justinweaver8107]

Its amazing at the items in that house the clothes dryer an press are amazing!!!

[@Katseye102]

Wow! Never knew or saw a dryer and iron like those ! I’ve seen the old wash tubs, my grandma had one, but WOW the dryer! Back in the day what money could buy huh?!! The mansion is a museum? The caretakers have done an amazing job of preserving it. Great story as always and thanks for taking us along on this one!

[@dorothymeinhart2429]

Loved this story with the walk-through. That 🚿 shower was soooo cool and the doll was eerie.

[@ronacameron9416]

Amazing house, hope all the family are resting in peace

[@lindacharles6581]

Thank you for taking us on a tour of the beautiful mansion, I most likely will never visit the mansion but it was a real treat. I see plenty of mansions in England but never seen one in the USA.

[@sondragramse1770]

There was a movie filmed at Glensheen before the murders called You'll Like my Mother, starring Patty Duke and Richard Thomas ..very good. Interesting seeing it when is was a home lived in at that time.

[@doreenarcher8543]

Ron thank you for telling this story.Really enjoyed it. I have heard this story but there were some things I didn’t know. Take care.

[@kathyjanus1937]

I know how you feel. I retired recently too.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

A trip in time. This place was coming alive for me!! Thank you Ron. That pic of the bride Marjory on the bench was particularly beautiful. RIP ❤ ok watches to the end now. What a crazy story. Nuts!

[@kathyflorcruz552]

The stained/leaded glass window designs are just beautiful in the mansion! The master bathroom was phenomenal too complete with a sitzbath & fantastic shower & huge tub you can actually lean back in. The tilework in the older homes is superior to anything now.

[@pancakesnailgurl3874]

Wow this is absolutely amazing frozen in time with some interesting history, I absolutely love well preserved historical sites , thank you for sharing this piece of history along with death within the walls 😢

[@PeppieP]

Bless Elizabeth, thought she was doing a good deed by adopting Marjorie and giving her a try at a good life; never imagining the horrors this child/woman would bring upon her and others that knew her. Amazing how you can cheat the system. Watch yourself out in Arizona Ron, never know who your neighbors might be. Loved this episode. xxx

[@kellysteele78]

What a story! Amazing Mansion and you did a fantastic job! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@riverbender9898]

Nice job Ron.Thank You.

[@nataniahwhitmore9977]

Excited to see this place this weekend. Thanks for the informative video on all the history of the place. Cant wait!

[@sueheck-dibble6131]

Wow awesome story and everything is frozen in time!! The music goes with the times!!😊

[@stevewilliams788]

Waiting on another great video. 👍

[@susanmontgomery5418]

Awesome Ron you are only 50 miles from my home town. Glensheen Mansion is gorgeous

[@hh7407]

Hi Ron! Notification is all set.

[@jacquelinedenambtman6191]

Very very interesting story about Elisabeth and the Congdon family. Great video, perfect music 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks Ron. Also a nice walk on the cemetery. Rest in peace Elisabeth 🙏🏻😘

[@theresalaux5655]

Rest in peace Elisabeth! 🙏

[@theresawatson6706]

I was so excited to see you were at GLENSHEEN, I had a fabulous tour of the mansion some years back, an it's an amazing place. I have A LOT of family in Duluth, so this one was extra special..... Rest in Peace Congdon family and sweet Velma 🥀

[@cathymcglasson6947]

I'm so glad they kept the music going for that era awesome mansion.