Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Carson House
Photographed By Karen Key, May 27, 2007
1. The Carson House Marker
This home, also known as the “Pink Lady,” is a classic Queen Anne/Eastlake Victorian residence designed by the prestigious architectural firm of Newsom Brothers of San Francisco. It was completed in 1889 for William Carson, a pioneer lumber baron of Northern California, who had it built as a wedding gift for his son Milton Carson.
The property left the Carson Family’s ownership in the 1940s, was used as a boarding house and subsequently fell into serious disrepair. Robert M. Madsen, a local real estate broker and former councilman and mayor of Eureka, purchased it in 1963. He rehabilitated it to its former glory, meriting the City of Eureka’s first Beautification Award for his efforts. His wife Josephine L. Madsen and the Madsen Family have maintained its historical elegance.
While the Carson House was being rehabilitated in 1963-64, a decision was made on its exterior color to contrast with the dark color of the Carson Mansion, now known as the Ingomar Club, the Carson House was painted bright pink and white. Before
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Dedicated February 8, 2003 by the Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West
Robert M. Rogers, Grand President
Erected 2003 by Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 8, 1894.
Location. 40° 48.321′ N, 124° 9.542′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of M Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on M Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 M Street, Eureka CA 95501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Samuel W. McFarland Block (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hose Company Number 4 (about 600 feet away); The Josiah Gregg Expedition (approx.
Photographed By Karen Key, May 27, 2007
2. The Carson House and Marker
Also see . . . John "Milton" Carlson. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on February 24, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014
3. The Carson House Monument
NSGW Grand K.9 Sutter with the Carson House monument.
Photographed By Karen Key, May 27, 2007
4. The Carson House
Photographed By Karen Key, May 27, 2007
5. The Carson Mansion / Ingomar Club
The Carson Mansion is across the street from the Pink Lady and is now a private club called the Ingomar Club. I'd bet there is a history marker for it, but it's on inaccessible private land behind a locked gate.
Photographed By Karen Key, May 27, 2007
6. The Carson Mansion / Ingomar Club
Photographed By Robert Freeman, Von Norman Enterprises, Miranda, Ca. - 1976
7. Vintage Postcard - Old Town Eureka Looking Towards the Carson Mansion
Description on Postcard: Eureka's Old Town recreates a victorian flavor for which the city is famous. The Carson Mansion at the top of 2nd. Street commands a panormaic view of the Disney-like setting.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 4,506 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on February 24, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 4. submitted on July 1, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 5, 6. submitted on July 2, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 7. submitted on September 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
