Images of Loomis Museum
Loomis Museum and its collection
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The Loomis Museum, also known as the Loomis Visitor Center, the Manzanita Lake Visitor Center, and the Manzanita Lake Museum, is a historic site located near Manzanita Lake, just outside Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, USA. It was built in 1927 by Benjamin Franklin Loomis, a local homesteader and photographer who played a significant role in the establishment of the national park.
Donation and Use of the Loomis Museum
In 1929, Benjamin Franklin Loomis donated the museum and 40 acres of surrounding lands to the National Park Service. Since then, the structure has been used as an interpretational facility, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the area's history and natural features.
Seismograph Building at the Loomis Museum
Approximately 45 feet to the northeast of the museum, there is a seismograph building of similar design. This station, built by the Loomises in 1926, measures about 10 feet by 12 feet and features three large windows that allow visitors to view the seismographic equipment inside. This offers a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about seismology and the area's geological history.
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