The Rupp Pavilion was commissioned in 1957 by J.Kenneth Donahue. In 1961 it became it became the first concession stand at the Ringling. It was operated  by Howard Johnson.

     It was designed by William Rupp, one of proponents  of the Sarasota Modernism Style.  It was built by the maintenance crew for 15,000 dollars.

•      The building featured a centralized plan, central skylight allowing the building to act as a time piece, projecting scuppers to create a fountain in the rain, creative use of in expensive materials   Saarinem designed tulip chairs and tables.   

  From 1923 to 1925, Ringling will the Rupp Pavilion to its original style.