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

Carriage House

— Glensheen Historic Estate —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

1. Carriage House Marker

Inscription.
Pictured is the south side of the Carriage House. The north side of the Carriage House was used as quarters for male employees and their families (if they had any).

Between 1908 and 1915, there were at least three men living in the Carriage House. The stableman/coachman Aaron Anderson (1906-1910) took care of animals and the stable area. The first houseman on record is Barney (last name unknown), who started employment in 1912. He was in charge of maintenance, pest control, and boiler/fireplace operations. Rudolph Miller, a driver/chauffeur and German immigrant, specialized in automobile and carriage transportation.

Did you know?
Rudolph Miller and the Congdon’s Pierce Arrow were shipped to England for a 1911 road trip in Europe.

Erected by Glensheen Historic Estate. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 46° 48.908′ N, 92° 3.044′ W. Marker is in Duluth,

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Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. It is in Congdon Park. It can be reached from London Road (Voyageur Highway) (State Highway 61) 0.2 miles north of South 32nd Avenue East, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the Glensheen Estate interpretive trail, near the northwest corner of the subject building. Walking access is from the Glensheen Estate parking lot on the northeast side of the property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 London Road, Duluth MN 55804, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region

and in the Iron Range.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: A different marker also named

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

2. Carriage House Marker

The marker is located near the entrance to the northwest wing of the Carriage House — where the male servants and their families were housed.

Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Vegetable Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardener's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boathouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Greenhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); Glensheen Restoration (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.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Boat House and Pier (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Carriage House. Contributing property, Chester and Clara Congdon Estate — Glensheen, National Register of Historic Places № 91001057.

From the National Register Nomination prepared by Michael Koop, 8/1990:
Carriage House, 1905-09, Clarence H. Johnston, Sr., architect. The Carriage House is a two-story, Flemish bond brick and false half-timber building located southeast of the house near the lake shore. It consists of a long, narrow section with its gable
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

3. The Carriage House (northwest elevation)
The marker is beside the front steps.
roof-oriented north-south flanked on both ends by west-facing ells. These three sections are divided into a carriage storage and maintenance area, a cow and horse stable with adjoining tack and grooming rooms, and living quarters for the coachman, maintenance man, and their families. The living quarters have had a few interior alterations, including converting the hay loft into a bedroom in the 1940s, and enlarging the kitchen around 1979.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Glensheen — The Historic Congdon Estate

The Carriage House (<i>north elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 2024

4. The Carriage House (north elevation)

The northwest corner of the Carriage House (right side of photo) provided living quarters for the male servants and their families.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.