One of NCIDC's primary and specific purposes is the conservation and preservation of historic and archeological sites and resources. In 1986 NCIDC purchased the Carson Block Building. The historically significant Carson Block Building was built in 1892, over 100 years ago, by William Carson (of Carson Mansion fame). It contained the Ingomar Theater, one of the most ornate theaters of its time on the West Coast

NCIDC has obtained private and public financing for the restoration of the historic structure facade as well as sesmic retrofit for this beautiful building and the building will be under construction for all of 2015.