Storage units, like most things, have a pretty cool collection of unknown facts about them. They’ve come a long way based on their roots and are now incredibly useful for almost everyone. So, sit back and enjoy as we delve into the hidden past of storage units and how they went from humble beginnings to where they are now.
They Started Because of a Squabble
This might sound familiar to those who have had to get storage units in the past, but the origin of the modern storage unit started in ancient China.
But a man named Xiang opened the first storage facility when his wife demanded he get his collection of bones, bowls, and pottery out of the house because she kept tripping on them. Xiang wanted to keep them, because who doesn’t want to see the bones of their vanquished enemies on display?
However, his wife insisted and he created an area where they could be stored. The items were simply placed in pots, buried underground in pits, and watched over by guards.
Other members of the community caught into the idea and first storage facility was created.
Evolving Uses
In the United States, storage units began to pop up, with the first self-storage building appearing in Odessa Texas. Fishermen could store their boats, equipment, and trailers in the larger areas, and then the rest of the area caught on. Now there are units of different sizes, special deals, increased security, and even units directly for students and military members to use.
If you or your family has a need for storage, the storage units West Hollywood has available will most likely have a unit to fulfill that need. Whether you are storing cars or golf clubs
Which Country Uses them the Most?
America uses storage units the most, and around 10 million households have a storage unit. Americans like storing stuff, and they use storage spaces that together hold about 2.3 billion feet of stuff. Most people rent storage units the most for around three months to a year at a time, although 30% of renters keep the unit for two years or more.
Because of this, the self-storage industry is a lucrative business market to get into as it generates a couple billion dollars a year. No matter what happens the world is always going to have stuff and need places to store it.
Looking back at it all
So, there you have it, the world of storage units going from the ancient Chinese to the modern day. They’ve really grown to become a major part of the world and the culture, and everyone will probably own a storage unit in their lifetime, at least for a little bit.
When you do own that storage unit, take a moment to look back at the industry and think about how it all got started with a single man in China. Then be glad you aren’t allowed to store any bones inside your unit!
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