Charlie Parker
Address:
700 North St, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone:
(217) 241-2104
Other Details:
ustomers are always curious about our building, a Quonset hut. Between 150,000 to 170,000 Quonset huts were manufactured during World War II. Quonset huts were meant to house people and protect materials at far-flung bases. The building needed to be inexpensive, lightweight, and portable so it could be shipped anywhere and put up quickly using hand tools. A crew of six experienced men could build a hut in a day. After the war, the U.S. military sold the surplus Quonset huts to the public for around $1000 each. We are not sure when the Quonset hut arrived at this location, but it has not always been a restaurant. It was home to Woodside Township Maintenance shed, trucking company, plumbing and heating business and even a bait shop for a short period. We think it’s perfect as a restaurant and are happy to be here.
Restaurants
Other Businesses:
- McCormicks Smokehouse Restaurant at 2930 Plaza Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
- T.G.I. Friday's at 2100 W White Oaks Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
- Cozy Dog Drive In at 2935 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703
- KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken at 3150 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703
- Tge Office Sports Bar & Grill at 1919 W Iles Ave, Springfield, IL 62704