Manzanar

 

慰霊塔

The Manzanar Ireito is a monument built in 1943 to honor those who would never return home from camp. Meaning, “Monument to console the souls of the dead”

Watch Tower

Watch tower on the edge of Manzanar camp. To ensure no on can leave without notice.

Residential

The buildings where 10,000 Japanese Americans were held. These Japanese immigrants were considered ineligible for citizenship during world war 2.