The Quonset hut

The Chapter’s first “house” was a military surplus structure called a Quonset Hut. Military men returning from WWII were very familiar with these structures as they dominated military landscapes through the war. Known neither for their comfort nor their architectural beauty, these efficient structures got their name as they were manufactured in Quonset, Rhode Island. As they were easy to assemble and reassemble, thousands of these structures were repurposed after the war. While an efficient use of tax dollars, they were not an ideal beginning for a college fraternity house.
1947 – ?