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1929 gift gave Lassen Park its firstprivate museum, 40 acres and a seismograph

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 1

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TOI WORLD DESK25 Aug 2026, 07:26 pmUpdated 9h ago1 min readIndiaIndia
1929 gift gave Lassen Park its first private museum, 40 acres and a seismograph

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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.

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Source: Times of India · TOI WORLD DESK. Published 25 Aug 2026, 07:26 pm.

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