University of Virginia Library

Cafeteria-Style

World War II changed things a bit.
Service became cafeteria-style at the
Commons, because the Navy used it to
feed its trainees. After the war, the
cafeteria again served the University
community, moving in 1958 to Newcomb
Hall, where it is now known as the Open
Square.

The contract cafeteria program began
in 1950 located in a one-story white
building on Route 29 that has since been
demolished by construction for the new
education school. Contract Cafeteria,
along with the other Food Services
offices, moved to Newcomb Hall in 1958.