Did You Know?The Performing Arts
Center used to be the Borrego Movie TheaterThe Center Market
grocery store used to be a Bowling AlleyThe
Quonset Hut on Palm Canyon Dr was brought to Borrego as surplus
following World War II. Local lore has it that the
Quonset hut was moved to this desert town shortly after World War
II. The structure served first as a mess hall for road crews and
then as a variety of restaurants.
Known as Bud's Cafe it was the
first eatery in Borrego Valley. The restaurant was originally
operated by George (Bud) Kuhrts. For several years it was the site
of the Red Ocotillo Restaurant which relocated in 2008 to the Palms
Hotel at Indian Head.
The
Quonset Hut on Palm Canyon Dr was brought to Borrego as surplus
following World War II. Local lore has it that the
Quonset hut was moved to this desert town shortly after World War
II. The structure served first as a mess hall for road crews and
then as a variety of restaurants.
Known as Bud's Cafe it was the
first eatery in Borrego Valley. The restaurant was originally
operated by George (Bud) Kuhrts. For several years it was the site
of the Red Ocotillo Restaurant which relocated in 2008 to the Palms
Hotel at Indian Head.
