I had the pleasure of dining in this gorgeous mansion back in the latter 1970s. Someone had arranged for my group to perform for a club event after which we were served supper in the formal dining room. While I remember eating, the food was secondary to the overwhelming beauty of the interior. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
@jdos5643
7 ай бұрын
It would be nice if many breakfast restaurants looked like this. Or bigger
@carolynnixon7095
Жыл бұрын
The keyhole archways in the upstairs hall are stunning. I'm glad the house has been preserved. It's a work of art.
@danielkoher1944
Жыл бұрын
Truly ❤
@nonadeplume1145
Жыл бұрын
I love a keyhole arch! Tbh I am a fan of barrel, gothic, basically any interesting archway. I think it's a subtle way to add some fun whimsy.
@georgemiller6765
Жыл бұрын
You could not build a house like this today. It would be impossible to find the artisans to do such elaborate carving and decorative art work. This house goes way beyond Victorian surrealism, a real gem.
@blazingstar9638
Жыл бұрын
It’s crazy awesome
@dustinwatkins7843
Жыл бұрын
lol
@orangetreevintagewaresotvw9590
Жыл бұрын
You have solved a mystery for me! I visited this home with my family on a vacation when I was 6, on our way to Canada. It made a huge impression on me and began my love for victorian architecture. For years I have asked my siblings and parents about this house, referring it to it as the Ingamar Mansion. No one seemed to know what I was talking about! I thought it was in Oregon. So...I follow you and I saw you post this house as the Carson house and I knew it looked familiar! My spelling has been off all these years and so has been the location. Finally!!!!!! My mystery is solved! Thank you so much!!
@freakee2818
Жыл бұрын
There is one very similar in my home town in Oregon called the Flavel house. It's almost as lovely as this one.
@maryfair2500
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Eureka, California and this is a beautiful building. There is another house near the Carson home about a block or so away that is called The Pink Lady. If my memory is correct Carson lived there while his home was being built. There are a lot of Victorian homes there, many have been restored beautifully.
@blazingstar9638
Жыл бұрын
Yay🎉
@austinado16
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Arcata (10mi away from this mansion in Eureka) from '74 to '85. I've seen it thousands of times, and was given a personal tour of it in '82, including going up into the little seating area in the tower. It's literally overwhelming inside.
@MzJust1girl
Жыл бұрын
So lucky!!
@brianbrian4317
Жыл бұрын
Who is the club that owns it, members only etc?
@austinado16
Жыл бұрын
@@brianbrian4317 He mentions it in the video. The Ingomar Club.
@sandienochs6132
8 ай бұрын
I was the gardener there in the early seventies. One of my duties was to turn on all the lights in the morning, so I got to know the place pretty well. It is interesting to know that all the fireplaces burned coal, not wood. The woodworking was of the highest quality, I remember the stairs handrail was contoured to fit the hand so perfectly, it was almost alive. heard that Mr. Carson would sit in the tower with a telescope watching for slackers at his mill. I don’t know, however the relatively sparse tower room had an absolutely beautiful view. To the right of the mansion was a sort of English garden surrounded by trees and hedges. Some say it’s gaudy, I love it, it shows what true craftsmen can do.
@lauriekeikkala9937
Жыл бұрын
My siblings and I grew up in Eureka California, where the Carson mansion is located. We were never privileged to go inside. Thank you for sharing the lovely pictures of the house that I feel so connected to, and I have never entered.
@dannyabe6452
Жыл бұрын
We always stop to view the Carson Manson on our way down the coast to visit California. Never gets old.
@amicoscott
Жыл бұрын
I had a business associate in Eureka who was a member of the Ingomar club. He gave me a complete tour of the house in the early 1990's. I remember the view from the tower was breathtaking!
@CQuinnLady
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this house. It brings to life every little fantasy a child had while playing with their dolls houses. The perfect Dolls house that we all dreamt of owning one day. There is nothing in this design that isnt worth staring at for years on end. Over the top architecture, flamboyant carvings just all to die for.
@megfuchs9425
Жыл бұрын
The fretwork on the archways are to die for! I LOVE fretwork!
@jared1870
Жыл бұрын
This is one building that is truly a work of art. Thanks.
@DSP1968
Жыл бұрын
I have had the honor of visiting the Ingomar Club numerous times, as my grandfather was a charter member. These photos only show a portion of the house and do not begin to convey the ornateness and high quality. It is simply amazing.
@michaelroark2019
Жыл бұрын
It is the epitome of the High Victorian aesthetic. Picturesque eclecticism is central to that aesthetic. Truly one of the best examples.
@rebeccablakey2637
Жыл бұрын
The Carson Mansion is so very beautiful. So many amazing details built into the home . You can tell the people who designed this home, built the home and had the opportunity to live in the home loved the home. I wish that people could actually get tours inside the home now .
@Kristenhas3cats
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! I'm sitting 50 feet from this mansion right now, I work next door to it lol
@andreasmorgen7575
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful interior... a work of art! Thank God it was preserved!
@carinemunro1077
Жыл бұрын
just happy it still exists!
@carolclark5776
Жыл бұрын
Its beautiful. So glad it survived. What else can i say. Not a sad ending.
@brandonpiazza6210
Жыл бұрын
It’s gorgeous. I love the keyhole hallways. Surprised by how small the dinning room is. So gracious and generous for the Inglemar Club to allow you to take pictures of the house outside the gates! The wealthy really are just like the rest of us!
@trisch2011
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Eureka. I had a chance many years ago to tour the house. My mother's professional women's group met there for lunch one Sunday. What a beautiful historic house! It was amazing!
@millardfillmore241
Жыл бұрын
This is truly one of the greatest American Victorian homes. Not just for the architecture but the setting as well. It is a stand out in Eureka, a city of amazing Victorian architecture.
@steamgent4592
Жыл бұрын
Now this is a beautiful home. I have loved it since I was kid. It's a marvelous beauty. It's ashame you couldn't get contemporary interior photos. It a great reason to visit this town in California.
@curiousworld7912
Жыл бұрын
I once had a picture-puzzle of this house, and have often wondered what it looked like inside. Thank you for showing us a glimpse into the interiors - the 'key-hole' hallway is amazing.
@jasonwomack4064
Жыл бұрын
Milton Bradley, 2,000 pieces.
@fifty9forty3
Жыл бұрын
Curious: I once had one too. I never assembled it, and after several years it disappeared like so many other things that eventually do if you forget you have them. If I could find another, I'd definitely assemble it, frame it and hang it. That was my original intent.
@curiousworld7912
Жыл бұрын
@@jasonwomack4064 That sounds about right. :)
@curiousworld7912
Жыл бұрын
@@fifty9forty3 I wish I still had mine. It was fun to put together, and it was very pretty. But, a friend, thinking it was a picture, picked it up and pieces went everywhere - even down the floor vent. My fault for not having said something before, but it put an end to my puzzle solving days. :)
@fifty9forty3
Жыл бұрын
@@curiousworld7912: I Googled the Carson mansion after seeing this video and found several for sale ranging from about $40.00. It is a matter then, of deciding which angle of the photo you'd want. Just a thought.
@badbiker666
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw those curved archways in the upstairs hallway. I don't think I have seen anything like that anywhere. I can't imagine how expensive it must be to maintain a house this heavily decorated, but it seems well worth it!
@nailadee
Жыл бұрын
It’s over the top beautiful! I’m so glad the family has kept the house up and still had the money left to do it.
@megfuchs9425
Жыл бұрын
Being a huge fan of victorian architecture, I definitely think this is a piece of art! Not over the top to me.
@sarahb4394
Жыл бұрын
I wish they gave tours of this place! It’s so amazing!!
@ropeburnsrussell
Жыл бұрын
My favorite so far. I guess I have flamboyant tastes.
@joanclare9788
Жыл бұрын
I was recently in San Diego and went to Coronado Island and was blown away by the Hotel Del Coronado.. “The Dell” as it’s know was built in 1888. It is one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts. You should definitely investigate. The wood panels and coffered ceilings alone make it worth the visit. The movie “ Some like it hot” with Marilyn Monroe was filmed here.
@kendranewton9071
Жыл бұрын
The woodwork is absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic intricate detailing!
@califdad4
Жыл бұрын
It's been said for many years that this Carson house is one of the most perfect examples of Victorian architecture found anywhere. I go to Eureka every once in a while and have seen it when I'm there. It's quite beautiful and kept up very well. They do a tour occasionally as a fund raiser for some organization. The California Governor's mansion is also very Victorian and what is now the Sacramento youth hostal a few blocks away, known as the diamond of the youth hostal's on the west Coast.
@plantguy3346
Жыл бұрын
I live in Sacramento and have been in both of these house vary cool
@califdad4
Жыл бұрын
@@plantguy3346 I'm in Roseville and have too, I worked for Weinstocks for years and we had a seminar at the old Morys Place that became the youth hostal. I guess Mory had owned the old " Clark Booth and Yardley funeral home that was there most of the 20th century LoL
@onesunnyday5699
Жыл бұрын
Queen Anne, not Victorian
@califdad4
Жыл бұрын
@@onesunnyday5699 it's both
@DoctorRobertNeville
Жыл бұрын
I've seen this Mansion several time, but every time we've visited it was never open for tours. Thank you for showing us the interior of awesome place.
@lea862b6
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. All the craftsmanship is top notch.
@benjaminromberg2091
Жыл бұрын
Those were the days when craftsmen took real pride in their work.
@mileshigh1321
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful architecture! The interior has some cool different elements! I would love to get a tour of it now!
@donnacsuti4980
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and beautiful. Wish they did tours occasionally. Thank you for the tour.
@rocketmanstudio
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Never got to go inside it, I lived in Eureka back in 73-76’… we could only pass by and wonder about the history. There wasn’t much info on it back in the day. Thx for the video, it truly is a beautiful house that sits next to cobble stone streets and market area down by the wharf…..
@kimpaulo9240
Жыл бұрын
Went to a senior prom here, was truly beautiful and a wonderful experience.
@donnakennedyadams6315
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the time line you used on the side. Thanks
@stretch9952
Жыл бұрын
This is an excellent example of what was once referred to as "Victorian excess". Materials, particularly wood, applied to surfaces to emulate carved stone. In reference to any particular detail, the owner could always claim "...yes, I've got one of those...". They can have their moments though, the Moroccan hallway is a good example.
@jimc4731
Жыл бұрын
You are doing a great service by featuring these houses, both in the images and their history! I especially liked the second floor views in this episode! Keep up the good work! JIM ❤
@SMtWalkerS
Жыл бұрын
Incredible house, a work of art, and I'm happy it still exists. I would love to see it someday. Sad, though, to think of those incredible redwood forests decimated for this family's wealth. A bit of old growth is preserved, but not that much, compared to what once existed.
@garygloska7396
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the beautiful glimpses that I could never find👍♥️
@debbied7035
Жыл бұрын
I've been one of those sightseers standing on the sidewalk taking pictures. I believe I read somewhere, local newspaper probably, that it was open one day per year to the public for guided tours. That was back in the 80s, I think. I have no idea if they are still doing it.
@skpjoecoursegold366
Жыл бұрын
I would go to Eureka, CA once a year for 7 years. My cousin would park across the street because we were going to The Blues by the Bay down in the city park. I got to admire it for those 7 years.
@rolfmoren6682
Жыл бұрын
This is not the only house in Eureka. And this is not the only story originating from this area. I wonder why this area has not been acknowledged and told more in mainstream media? Also, Ferndale, south of Eureka, is known in many movies as a famous set. Maybe the most famous is "The Outbreak." But wait, there's more. Around the bend is this ancient forest. The Humbolt area. We have trees and old growth that once got saved from the crazy lumber industry back in the 1920s. Walking around there makes you feel like an ant in a giant forest. A fantastic area. I'd like to know why Eurika doesn't get more attention with its impressive buildings and history.
@nancyhammons3594
Жыл бұрын
As I watched this, I glanced into my own kitchen where two adults can't be at the same time. I can't imagine having that much space in a home. It's a beautiful pieces of art.☺
@terrymenz5838
Жыл бұрын
I too like the keyhole archways as well as built in bench. I like the addition of the timeline on left of screen. I sometimes miss what date you are referring to and this helps me with that.
@christopherkraft1327
Жыл бұрын
The Carson House is stunning!!! I think that it's over the top elegant & I wish that it would open for public tours!!! Thanks for sharing this interesting video!!! 👍🎄
@danielescavolini5477
Жыл бұрын
Meraviglioso... È un profondo piacere vedere salvata e curata una testimonianza architettonica come questa.... case così non si fanno più
@jimgalin2278
Жыл бұрын
I have been enjoying your videos for many months now but just realized that I had not subscribed. I have fixed that error! Your videos get better with each new release, it's fun looking back to an era when architecture and style were important, and I learn something new every time.
@winkieblink7625
Жыл бұрын
I would think they give very private tours. Appears to have an event hall right next to it. I’m happy the home is being preserved.
@carlfrano6384
Жыл бұрын
Fabulously over the top!
@nancyspinks9670
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding and Amazing home❤️
@elpirata5468
Жыл бұрын
Love all the whimsy in this house, why did we get away from all that creativity in modern homes?
@izzy9132
Жыл бұрын
Thank you again for your detailed and well researched history of this home which I often wondered about as the exterior was included in many TV and film productions of the 1970's. That was when it was surrounded by tall trees and had a facade painted in only a single color which failed to show off how intricate the exterior is. I'm so glad it has been well preserved.
@glendabrady9996
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely overwhelming, wow. What incredible vision and architecture for this house. I would love to go innside
@michaeltipton5500
Жыл бұрын
I've actually been there a few years ago. We stopped for the night and when we checked in their was a picture of this in the lobby. I mentioned that my Boss has a picture of this house on her desk. The guy said the real house is only 2 blocks away. Off I went and was surprised to see this in all it's glory. Also a few other houses across the street and nearby just as beautiful.
@Alexander-rq9he
Жыл бұрын
Good for you! I would’ve done the same 👍
@lisadominguez3457
Жыл бұрын
I have had the opportunity to walk around and take photos of this magnificent beauty. Thank you for sharing the interior. ❤❤❤
@rick0e295
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great post. As a great fan of Victorian Era, the Carson Mansion 🏰 has long been a favorite! I actually have two large framed photos of it in my home! One is the first thing you see entering my Victorian guest room. Unfortunately never visited the house. Nice to see interiors. Also love the HansLillienthall house 🏰 in SAN FRANCISCO which I have visited frequently.
@rascalete100
Жыл бұрын
It is beautiful
@edshoaff3055
Жыл бұрын
The main attraction of this home is seeing original architecture that is unique to this home.
@celsochiang
Жыл бұрын
Uniquely beautiful.
@celsochiang
Жыл бұрын
👏👍👌
@dahby2724
Жыл бұрын
Glad it's still standing!
@lynnrainsford9101
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful and stunning!
@stephenpellegrino7504
Жыл бұрын
Interiors are reminiscent of the 1882 Knapp House in Portland OR (demolished 1951). Photos by photographer Minor White are shown in the book "Heritage Lost" by Fred DeWolfe.
@TheAnimeist
Жыл бұрын
Not over the top. Beautiful.
@ButterflyHummingbird
Жыл бұрын
I live here in Humboldt County where there are a lot of beautiful Victorian houses but none more so than the Carson Mansion. Because it’s a private club and I don’t know any members I’ve never been inside. Thank you for this short tour and history.
@garyholt8315
Жыл бұрын
as a Canadian I found the Carson mansion and eureka to be the most charming place on the west coast, loved it !!!!!!
@jennieambrose
Жыл бұрын
The timeline on the side of the video is a nice new touch
@timgrimes6488
Жыл бұрын
old town Eureka has some cool old housing
@janedee6488
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful
@buzzkincaid5521
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your channel, it’s my favorite one.
@davidward805
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video about a beautiful house Ken! Thanks? David in NYC
@reginaargentin2864
Жыл бұрын
I love your show, it is sad so many did not make it to today I'm glad this one did but honesty I really don't admire people that got rich over destroying forests.
@friendofdorothy9376
Жыл бұрын
Especially ancient redwood ones. That picture of all those men cutting down that gigantic redwood tree was startling.
@firecracker3911
Жыл бұрын
💯
@kenj.8897
Жыл бұрын
My my 3x great-grandfather and great grandfather we're in the Michigan lumbering business having many sawmills. Their goal was 3,000 acres a winter weather permitting. I have all the records from their time in business, from 1812 to early 1870s. It put people to work otherwise May starve for the winter, it was literally a mobile city through the forest. Housing the men feeding the men and doctoring the men. They even employed native Americans.The country was young and growing and the wood was needed. Also in the same time. They ran a fur company and dealt with the American Fur company Through their hard work and sacrifices my current family has had a very easy time of things, I guess because nobody hasn't been an idiot with money . Do I feel guilty about their line of work? No not at all, I feel very proud of my ancestors and what they carved out of this country. And to add with the money they were making they brought education back to their home base, they built the first school and paid for the teachers for 40 years.
@smujer1
Жыл бұрын
Your viewpoint is absolutely correct.
@paco7992
Жыл бұрын
And I thought the outside was nice! When you asked us what style architecture we all liked one of the comments said "as close as possible to Casper's house." Well, this is that house! Thank you for keeping history alive.
@donchandler755
3 ай бұрын
So thankful it still exists.
@IanRob2011
Жыл бұрын
This is a magnificent house. Glad it been kept intact in style and quality
@Holly-ro3yq
Жыл бұрын
Incredible!
@jrgnc1
Жыл бұрын
I imagine the exterior painting and maintenance is extreme not to mention the interior upkeep.
@jasonwomack4064
Жыл бұрын
Milton Bradley had a 2,000 piece puzzle of this house about 30 years ago. Wish I could find another one of them to complete and frame.
@JamesBond-oe4ru
Жыл бұрын
Incredibly beautiful and something that can never be built again.
@anniebiggs1217
Жыл бұрын
I love it beautiful mansion!
@mikmik9034
Жыл бұрын
Maintenance must be mindboggling. Too much for me to think about. Though I would like to see the floor plans.
@judithcatlett8518
Жыл бұрын
Over the top, from a 21st century point of view, however, I’m glad it’s still standing.
@caryrogers9676
5 ай бұрын
I have visited this marvelous house several times (only the outside, sadly) and it never fails to impress me that as large as it seems from pictures, it's really much larger seen in person than it appears in photos. All the proportions are of huge size. I'm always glad to see how marvelously it is upkept.
@cynthiabotsko2449
Жыл бұрын
Love the archways upstairs & the woodwork in the dining room. ❤️♾️❤️
@jonrussell1690
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@kevinmccarthy6217
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@salmonking01
Жыл бұрын
So much work for up keep!
@SkopLP
Жыл бұрын
If this is over the top, I can only say: I love over the top. This is beyond beautiful! We need more of these, rather than those boring boxes of today.
@glennmcgee1729
Жыл бұрын
The intricate detailing is refreshingly unique, American roots verses taking European design cues.
@smujer1
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful home. Glad to see the inside...thanks!
@uncbadguy
Жыл бұрын
That house is a stunningly beautiful work of art.
@user-vm5ud4xw6n
Жыл бұрын
It is a truly stunning home, although without closeups and a better detailed look the dining room is rather unremarkable compared to the rest of the house. I had to really look at it because at first glance it looks like they are in the kitchen. While that’s not uncommon today, dining rooms of the wealthy from that era were ornate, lavish rooms that made onlookers of today stare in wonder!
@petemavus2948
Жыл бұрын
I remember the Mansion from one of the most beautiful of GQ Magazines best issues. It was a perfect sidewalk backdrop for the clothing showcased. Unfortunately seeing the interior now I'm somewhat disappointed with it's overwhelming gaudiness. The materials and craftsmanship are superior though and I'm glad that it is well maintained and Historically preserved and protected. Thank You for the video.
@missjody5803
Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing. My Mother’s Birth name is Carson
@davidhutton6532
Жыл бұрын
Love it
@jimda4910
Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing we didn't see the largest room in the house. I'm always amazed at the older houses divided up into tiny little spaces. The dining room was not befitting at 16,000 ft house.
@scronx
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU -- marvelous! I've been wacky about the Mansion for half its lifetime, though I've never been west of Colorado. Never thought I'd get a peek at the inside.
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