In 1910, President Taft signed the bill to establish Glacier National Park as the country’s 10th national park. Mr. Healy was given a plumbing contractor for the train depot here in St. Paul, where he met Samuel Bartlett, the architect of many of the railroad depots and Glacier National Park Lodge. Healy then commissioned Bartlett to renovate and enlarge the house. In 1914, the farm was sold to John Healy, the owner of Healy Plumbing and Heating Company of St. Paul. Mr. Healy’s company became closely tied to the Great Northern Railroad, as it provided the heating and plumbing for many of the train depots that were being built around the country at that time. The farm was named Hope Glen Farm, the name of John Healy’s mother’s maiden name of Hope, and the house settles in a Glen, thus Hope Glen.

Greysolon by Black Woods, located along the shore of Lake Superior in Downtown Duluth, provides a variety of spaces for 10-350 guests. The Ballroom features exquisite details, such as hand-painted ceilings and magnificent chandeliers. Wedding parties can enjoy private rooms to comfortably get ready in the natural light of the floor length windows the morning of your wedding. This historic Ballroom has been beautifully restored to create a unique venue for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers and special events in Duluth. The Moorish Room, perfect for weddings of up to 200, also offers a unique ambience within your budget. Start your special day off in luxury with our newly added Moorish Chambers. The majestic Moorish Room will sweep your guests off their feet and back in time. Our onsite catering and white glove service adds to the experience with options for both the elegant eater and the price-conscious plate. It truly is metropolitan sophistication within your budget.

With three beautiful and unique mansions in the heart of Duluth, there are so many possibilities! We offer options from elegant elopement packages to our remarkable full mansion rental package. We are here to provide you with the perfect space and help guide you through this special time in your lives. Each of the mansions were built at the start of the 20th century by some of Duluth’s most prominent community members and have been tastefully updated for modern conveniences while honoring their history. Host your Bridal Shower at The Salyards Mansion, a beautiful Dutch Colonial situated on 2 sprawling acres. The grand brick GG Barnum Mansion with it’s 3 season porch is an ideal location for your Rehearsal Dinner with its 40 person harvest dinner table. And the crown jewel of them all, the opulent Cotton Mansion, an Italian Renaissance style mansion, this is the perfect location for you to be surrounded by your loved ones as you say “I do”.

The St. Louis County Depot is a landmark cornerstone of arts and cultural organizations that entertains, educates, inspires, and provides space for a diverse group of guests. The St Louis County Depot provides new, engaging experiences; is a destination and a community center; and fosters community through a diversity of education and entertainment that enhances the quality of life for visitors.