My entries and thoughts on steel building
The buildings were initially manufactured in Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Quonset huts had the advantage of a lot of open space inside, due to the galvanized iron cross section design. The huts were shipped easily to various locations and used for restrooms, living quarters, hospitals, hangars and mess halls. They offered a step up from the combination of tents and wooden platforms that were previously used for such purposes. After the war, the Quonset huts were sold to the public and started being seen across the country for various civilian uses.