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The Carson Mansion History (from ingormar.org)

William Carson came to Humboldt County to discover gold… although he found his fortune in redwood. Carson shipped the first cargo of redwood lumber from Humboldt Bay in 1855, a welcomed and needed advance over the spruce and fir timber that had been previously supplied.

Over the following years Carson expanded into numerous other business activities, including a partnership with John Dolbeer, and became quite prosperous. Having achieved business success, William Carson set his sights and ambition on creating a truly memorable home.

AN ARCHITECTURAL WONDER

The Carson Mansion, located to the south of his lumber mill, was designed by the Newsom Brothers of San Francisco
and constructed in 1884-1885. It is a four-story, 18-room structure with a tower and a basement — both items unique in California architecture.

Colorful, handtooled 19th-century artistry is highlighted throughout the four-story home, including an elaborate central staircase of white mahogany frames, vibrant stained glass panels, vast redwood ornamentation, rich paneling and moldings of oak and cherry, carved onyx fireplaces, gilt-framed mirrors and period wallpapers and carpets.