Quonset Huts

Quonset hut near Lazbuddie, Texas

Quonset huts were used by the military during World War Two. Prefabricated out of corrugated galvanized steel, they served just about any structural need the military could dream up. Over 150,000 were manufactured during the war years and after peace broke out, they were sold off to the public. I don't know how many are still in use on High Plains ranches, but it's probably in the thousands. Variations on the theme are still being manufactured today.