HAUNTED GLENSHEEN MANSION - Elisabeth Congdon's Sad End.

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STORY:
In 1905, wealthy mining magnate Chester Condon began building the Glensheen Historic Estate, a 39-room mansion on a 22-acre estate located in Duluth, Minnesota. Chester died in 1916, and his wife Clara many years later in 1950. In the end, the only remaining daughter, Elisabeth Congdon, inherited the entire family estate.
On June 27, 1977 at 3:00am, Elisabeth and her nurse Velma Pietila were found dead. Elisabeth was found suffocated with a satin pillow in her bed. Velma, who was lying on the main stairwell landing window seat, had been beaten to death with a candlestick. The motive was initially unclear because few valuables were looted from the room.
So attention immediately shifted to Elisabeth's adopted daughter Marjorie, the black sheep of the family, who was to receive $8 million at the time of her mother's death.
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[@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.

[@carolinewaite7185]

What apt and great music it is too. Love that era when women were women and men were men. x

[@ScottishGypsymama]

Great video and I really enjoyed the music 🤗

[@almaware3755]

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[@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! 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 💕.....

[@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!!

[@IcedCoffeeLover33]

@@FacesoftheForgotten we went there

[@IcedCoffeeLover33]

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

[@19gbpd6]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@susieholley8362]

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

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!👏👏👍🏻😇🙏🏻

[@mghayes9489]

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

[@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.

[@ThePortalTheory]

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

[@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!😉

[@Laurie03]

Thank you for sharing another story! Always told wonderfully,

[@paulahuey856]

What a gorgeous home!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@billmccabe9601]

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

[@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!! 😊👍👍

[@paulettealain7251]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thanks Ron❤️

[@wesleydavis1532]

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

[@louisepotier2784]

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

[@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

[@pam8962]

What a interesting house

[@monikameza4107]

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

[@suehurrell134]

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

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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 🤗

[@Deus-Too]

This video was like visiting Downton Abbey! 👍

[@candikretz8526]

That mansion was stunning. I love all the antiques in there. My mom would love it, since she was an antique dealer. She's up there in age now, so she retired from that. She would really appreciate everything in that mansion. Great story Ron, thank u & God Bless.

[@lisakoon4966]

Hi Ron and FOTF gang

[@bigchevy350boy]

Hey Lisa!

[@lisakoon4966]

@@bigchevy350boy hey chevy

[@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🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@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

[@veronicabreytenbach5806]

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

[@jadwink]

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

[@theresalaux5655]

Rest in peace Elisabeth! 🙏

[@aliciabrewer9444]

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

[@sandrsphipps8789]

Can't wait to see this.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Skunkape74]

I want a shower like that one...Good stuff Ron...Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

me too! 😊 ...and thx

[@janupczak1643]

Oh how I love your channel. You are the best...❤ Thank you.

[@honeybee6154]

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

[@rhondalee2170]

I remember the sitz baths cause back in 1984 I had my first born when I was 16. The nurse took me down the hall to this little closet room and I would sit in a sitz bath for my stitches from the episiotomy. Look that word up and you'll know what I went through. But mine was rips and cuts all inside and out. I was in so much pain they gave me a morphine sucker!! They don't give those out too much. I went home with some. But anyway, I was going through a lot and they gave me stuff for a sitz bath in my home too. I think it was a few bath salts. It hurt so bad I never tried to do it again. Lol! It's a good thing Marjorie was adopted! She may be living with a person who doesn't know this about her!! Great story! I loved this one! 💖☕ Take care and put a coat on next time! Flu season and all that!! I got cold watching you! Lol! But this was a really bizarre story! I can't wait till the next one!!😱🙏

[@riverbender9898]

Nice job Ron.Thank You.

[@mysticangells]

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

[@hh7407]

Hi Ron! Notification is all set.

[@ronacameron9416]

Amazing house, hope all the family are resting in peace

[@kathleencowan8969]

I have visited there many many times. Yes it is haunted. I have experienced it. Elizabeth has connected with me and I absolutely enjoyed the experience . Oh how I feel so sorry for what happened to her and I told her so. Kathy from Wisconsin here.

[@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 ❤️

[@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❤

[@cathymcglasson6947]

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

[@timothylafleur6600]

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

[@carolinewaite7185]

What a beautiful mansion and all the mod cons, so fascinating. What a weird feeling up the stairs and in the bed/dressing room. Such a sad story and at the same so many twists to the story. Thank you for this brilliant and atmospheric video, stay safe and Rest in Peace Elisabeth with all your loving family. x🌹🌸🌺

[@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!

[@kathyjanus1937]

I know how you feel. I retired recently too.

[@lucygillett655]

That Ironing machine reminded me of my childhood , my father had a Laundry mat and we used one of those machines and the Maytag washing machines , wonderful memories of the 60’s

[@judysmith8]

Hey all y'all! Laying here sicker than a dog but I won't miss Ron!

[@Laurie03]

Hope your feeling better soon

[@judysmith8]

Thanks so much! 😘❤️

[@huskylove8637]

🥰 warm hugs coming Ur way... feel better soon 😘

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

feel better Judy!

[@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. ❤

[@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.

[@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!

[@juliel8720]

We have a lot of haunted homes in Duluth and Superior

[@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.

[@jenniferbrooks9324]

What a wild story

[@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.

[@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.

[@TheBlondygirl69]

I wonder how many times those Victorian homes had gas explosions WOW.

[@karenbridenthal3180]

This was major news at the time. It is a beautiful mansion with stunning grounds by Lake Superior.

[@stevewilliams788]

Waiting on another great video. 👍

[@Charger1908]

So this happened in the 70’s? I thought it was the early 1900’s. Very interesting but I knew it would be, you bring it to life. Take it easy Ron.

[@kathym5307]

Another wonderful video!! Thank you!

[@johno30197]

Thanks for sharing mate...

[@brithweaver6919]

What a hell of a tale Ron!good story!But a sad tradgedy!

[@rachealferrell3495]

I love touring Glensheen mansion when I lived in Minnesota

[@ramonperales7592]

Missed the love Chat FOTF Family of mine Steal a Good Spooky Story On This Friget Cold Night Thanks Ron

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ChrisT-O]

Very interesting story...I think, Elisabeth was a kind hearted woman, she adopted children, gave them love and a home, not knowing, one of them is a snake and will kill her. RIP Elisabeth, you surely didn`t deserved that kind of end.

[@sueheck-dibble6131]

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

[@johnswigler6512]

Great show!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸