In 1929, Benjamin and Estella Loomis gave Lassen Volcanic National Park 40 acres, a museum and a...

In 1914, homesteader Benjamin Loomis captured the dramatic eruptions of Lassen Peak through his photography. Along with his wife, Estella, he later established a museum and seismograph station on their land. This rich historical site was formally donated to the United States in 1929 and is now recognized as the Loomis Museum, serving to inform and engage visitors about the fascinating history of volcanic activity.