Place

Quonset Hut (Keene, CA)

A white guard house with a rounded roof.
The quonset hut was used as a security post by the UFW during Cesar's life.

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National Chavez Center

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This Quonset hut, constructed in the 1950s, served as an office for the United Farm Workers security staff during the movement. Its large windows offered a clear view, helping staff screen those entering the property.

César E. Chávez National Monument

Last updated: October 31, 2020