Prefabricated metal buildings A new world
Harding, Quonset huts thus have a significant role to play in the war efforts. Quonset huts, as originally designed, had sides corrugated with steel sheets. The ends were covered with plywood, and had doors and windows, while the floor inside was wooden. Quonset huts formed a compact, versatile unit that had the capability of being placed anywhere at all. They were initially used as barracks, ammunition dumps, offices, latrines, housing, and for several other purposes.