Why California’s Most Famous Mansion is Totally Forbidden

Why California’s Most Famous Mansion is Totally Forbidden

Hidden behind an iron fence in Eureka, California, the Carson Mansion is a Victorian house built between 1884 and 1886 by lumber baron William Carson. Known as the second most photographed private residence in America, the mansion cost millions to build and employed over a hundred craftsmen. It was constructed to reflect the grandeur of the redwood empire Carson created, attracting crowds since its completion. Today, the mansion is privately owned by the Ingomar Club, maintaining the interior in nearly original condition since 1950, with no public tours allowed. In 1974, even a California state official was denied entry during an official visit. This episode traces Carson's life, the fortune behind the mansion, and examines why it remains largely inaccessible after more than 140 years. #ItsHistory #CarsonMansion #VictorianHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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