Congdon Park in Duluth in Saint Louis County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

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Boat House and Pier

Photographed by Keith L, September 27, 2007

1. Boat House and Pier Marker

Inscription. Hesperia, the name given to the Congdon's yacht, was a family name. Registered as a yacht in Lloyd's Register of American Yachts, 1911, the Hesperia was constructed of wood with a raised deck design. The boat was powered by an internal combustion engine (gasoline) with a four stroke, six cycle operation. The yacht had an overall length of 53 feet, a water line length of 51 feet, and a breath of 12 feet. The yacht needed a 6 foot draft (water clearance). The Hesperia burned in a refueling accident in 1916 and was never repaired.

Originally, the boat house was to be located in the mouth of Tischer Creek on the west side of the property. Instead, it was built at the mouth of Bent Brook. Both the dock and pier were listed on the navigational maps of Lake Superior in the early 20th century. That was necessary because both the dock and pier had lights. The pier was originally "L" shaped.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 46° 48.882′ N, 92° 3.059′ W. Marker was in Duluth, Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. It was in Congdon Park. It could be reached from North Shore Scenic Drive/London

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Road (State Highway 61) 0.2 miles north of South 32nd Avenue East, on the right when traveling north. Marker is by the boat house at Glensheen Historic Estate (admission charged). Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3300 London Road, Duluth MN 55804, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region

and in the Iron Range.

It was also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Boathouse (here, next to this marker); Lake Superior (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Bridge & Trails (within shouting distance of this marker); Tischer Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Glensheen Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); The Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); Servant's Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duluth.

Boat House and Pier image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, September 27, 2007

2. Boat House and Pier

The Boathouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

3. The Boathouse Marker

This new marker replaced the older one at the same location.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,799 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.