The concept of self-storage first emerged in the United States in the late 1960s. As urbanization increased and average home sizes declined, people found themselves with possessions that no longer fit in their residences. Recognizing this need, entrepreneurs began developing standalone storage facilities that rented small, secure units to customers on a short-term basis. By the mid-1970s, the self-storage industry was established nationwide. However, growth was slow in the early decades as ... Read more
