Amache National Historic Site

Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, near Granada, Colorado was one of ten incarceration sites established by the War Relocation Authority during World War II to unjustly incarcerate Japanese Americans. Over 10,000 people, most American citizens, were incarcerated at Amache from 1942 to 1945.

Amache Barracks and Guard Tower

Reconstructed barracks, guard and water towers at the newly designated Amache National Historic Site

reconstructed barracks, guard and water towers surrounded by brown grass and shrubs.

Overview of Amache

Amache as seen from the water tower, circa 1942

black and white image of rows of barracks from above.

Water tower

The water tower at Amache was a landmark that could be seen from miles.

A water tower on the horizon next to trees

Gardens at Amache

Gardens at Amache provided beauty in a harsh landscape.

black and white image of a Japanese styled garden with a small koi pond.

Sunrise at Amache

Sunrise offers a time of quiet and peace for reflection.

An orange sunrise silhouettes a water tower and tree