Hawthorne, New York wasn’t always known by that name. The small town that only 4,000 people currently call home was once known as Hammond’s Mill. The changing of the name was a significant part of the city’s history, as it was renamed in honor of a family that resided there, even Nathaniel Hawthorne himself. Though Hawthorne city wasn’t named after Nathaniel specifically, his family had a lot of influence in the community during the mid-1800s, and their legacy inspired the city name change in the earlier part of the 1900s. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a prolific writer, and his novels, short stories, and nonfiction are still popular pieces of literature today. For those living in Hawthorne with their own growing book collections, consider renting a unit from our Hawthorne storage to preserve your books. Follow our guidelines for storing books and what we recommend to maintain their integrity. Packing Books in Boxes When you are storing books in different boxes for your storage unit, it is important to store them correctly so that the books don’t get ruined. As many books as you can lay flat in the box, the better. This prevents books covers and pages from getting bent or ruined if the box is shuffled. It is also important to sandwich paperback books between hardcover books and keep them away from the bottom or sides of boxes, as these types of books are more susceptible to getting ruined than hardbacks. If you have to store books in a vertical position, stand the book upright or lay it on its spine, being careful not to add any weight on top which can bend the pages further. Last of all, remember that books are heavy. Some boxes won’t be able to handle the weight of a box and you or your movers will find book boxes very difficult to transport if you store too many books inside. Consider Climate Control This is a particularly important aspect to consider if you have older books or books with specially-bound covers and pages. Climate control reduces the amount of heat and moisture exposed to your books and prevents them from fluctuations in temperature that accompany the seasons. Even in a box out of direct sunlight, your books can still be damaged by extremes in heat or cold. Climate-controlled units reduce the risk of damage by offering a constant environment that protects your books. Taking a Chapter Out of Your Book of Life We are all writing our own stories as we venture through life. Some of the chapters of our experiences are positive and others are sometimes negative. Wherever you are in your book of life, US Storage Centers offers you a store for the occasion. Whether you were recently married, moved to Hawthorne, just had a baby, or maybe experienced the death of a loved one, we have storage units for every occasion. Give the story of your life a happy ending by relying on us during these important life changes. Book Storage and More We offer a great environment to keep your precious books, but we accommodate all families and individuals with storage fit for their needs. So whether you need to keep some extra furniture in your unit or simply need a small place to keep your holiday decorations, call us today at our Hawthorne storage facility. Getting a unit is as easy as reading a book! US Storage Centers 130 Brady Avenue Hawthorne, NY 10532 (914) 873-0800
