Photo Archive

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Volcano Through the Years

Explore a visual journey through Volcano’s past. This collection of historic photographs captures the people, places, and everyday moments that have shaped the community—from early homesteads and travelers to the evolving landscape surrounding Kīlauea.

Tsuchiya family riding in a car.

Tsuchiya Family

Volcano Firefighters circa 1970

Building the firehouse.

Peter Lee and sons

Peter Lee and his family

Kenichi Maehara and colleagues at Volcano Photo Studio

James Tsuchiya photography of Kilauea.

The Crater Hotel

Keakealani School

Ainahou Ranch Estate

Archival photo of a class visit with a park ranger in Volcano.

Elementary class visit with a park ranger in Volcano.

Archival photo of Lyman.

People hiking across volcanic crater.

Golfing in Kilauea Crater

Old car driving Volcano dirt road

Aerial photo of Kilauea Military Camp

Eddy Kamae Band

Old bus

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