House of Memory José Domingo Cañas, Historic memorial site in Ñuñoa, Chile
The House of Memory stands on José Domingo Cañas Street in Ñuñoa and presents exhibitions documenting Chile's period of military dictatorship through photographs and objects. The building integrates selected foundations of the original structure with contemporary exhibition spaces.
Between 1974 and 1977, this location served as a military detention center under intelligence directorate control. During those years, 61 people disappeared while in custody there.
The site is named after someone who vanished and functions as a meeting place where survivors and younger people gather to share memories. Visitors experience how personal stories and recollections are preserved and passed on to new generations.
Guided tours operate Tuesday through Friday, with group visits requiring advance booking through the foundation's website. Plan adequate time for the exhibitions and check online for current opening hours.
The grounds preserve the original foundations from when it operated as a detention center, showing the physical transformation from a place of oppression into one of remembrance. This contrast between preserved footprints and modern exhibition spaces tells the story of that conversion.
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