Quote from Preservation Austin:
Quonset huts were produced by the Navy during WWII, after which the surplus was sold for civilian uses across the country. Austin's most iconic Quonset hut on East Fifth might well have been demolished for parking or an apartment complex had not a development team led by Richard Kooris and Dennis McDaniel stepped in to transform it into Fair Market, hands down one of the most stunning event spaces in the city. We've honored this project, designed by Delineate Studio and Thoughtbarn, and more as part of our 2015 Preservation Merit Awards.