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DISCOVER OUR STORY
Church on the Market Square
First built around 1200, Jacobskerk welcomed the Loomans family for generations.
What’s In A Name?
Learn the surprisingly simple history behind the Loomans family name.
The Prospect of Improvement
Unfavorable economic and political conditions were key triggers for Dutch immigration.
Arriving in New York, July 1844
The Loomans family arrived in New York in July 1844 at the current site of Battery Park.
Sinking of the Phoenix
Nearly 200 Dutch immigrants met their fate in the 1847 sinking of the Phoenix.
River Through a Red Place
Wisconsin’s rich history began thousands of years before the Loomans family’s arrival.
The New Homeland
For thousands of immigrants, Alto and Waupun became a refuge and fresh start in the U.S.
A Nation in Rapid Transition
Loomans family ancestors experienced significant fast-paced changes starting in the 1850s.
The Loomans Lumber Company
D.J. Loomans was a national icon for his leadership in the lucrative lumber industry.
Larger Than Life
Stanley Johnson, Jr. was a well known photographer for his unique and artistic touch.
A World In Conflict
Like most others, the Loomans family experienced the trials of the 1930s and 1940s.