At this time, local businessmen Mr. J.H. Crothers and Mr. Carl Gustafson held a series of meetings with other Eureka residents to discuss the formation of a men’s club modeled after the long established “Humboldt Club” of which William Carson was a founding member. A discussion began about acquiring the Carson Mansion as a clubhouse,

Since that time, Ingomar Club members have embraced stewardship of the property spending several million dollars of private funds to improve and maintain the Mansion and its grounds.

In 1988, Club members began a meticulous program of restoration that reached around the globe for precise replicas of the original home. After careful work by master craftsmen, every architectural detail of this 1885 mansion is not only intact, but gleaming. Today, after many years of renovation,

members experience an unparalleled club environment of beauty and craftsmanship.

The charter members faced the task of finding a name that would somehow pay homage to William Carson, the visionary behind the construction of the Mansion. After much deliberation, the name "Ingomar Club" emerged, perfectly encapsulating the desired attributes. The name "Ingomar" can be traced back to the illustrious Ingomar Theatre, an establishment located on the third floor of the Carson Block Building in Eureka. This theater was an architectural gem in its own right. It held a special place in Carson's heart, as he named it after his favorite play, "Ingomar the Barbarian."

By adopting the name, the founders of the social club sought to evoke the same sense of intrigue and allure associated with the original Ingomar Theatre. It became a fitting tribute to William Carson's enduring legacy and his connection to the world of arts and culture. In essence, the Ingomar Club's name not only paid homage to the visionary builder of the Carson Mansion but also carried a sense of historical significance, symbolizing the amalgamation of art, entertainment,