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Preserving the United States Military's past, present, and future with forward-facing storage solutions.

Securing Historic Military Artifacts for Grateful Generations

Pritzker Military Archives Center

<h2>Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Soldiers</h2>

<p>Approaching its 250th year of existence, the US Military has been preserving freedom through times of peace and war. Evidence of these heroic efforts can be found in many forms, including letters, books, weapons, posters, and more – each playing a pivotal role in telling the story of those who made a present sacrifice for the future good. These efforts shaped the history of the United States and should be displayed, remembered, and honored by all who benefit from them.</p>

<p>The mission of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML) and Pritzker Military Archives Center (PMAC) is to increase the public's understanding of military history, military affairs, and national security by providing a forum for the study and exploration of our military – past, present, and future – with specific focus on their stories, sacrifices, and values. This requires not only a dedicated staff of archivists and preservation professionals, but also state-of-the-art storage systems – like those Spacesaver designs, manufactures, and delivers – to properly preserve and protect these invaluable resources for generations to come.</p>

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<h3>Establishing A More Effective Home Base</h3>

<p>As the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's collections continued to expand, its established systems were no longer the best option for facilitating future growth. Located in downtown Chicago, the building was running out of space without the option to expand its footprint. Administrators realized they had no choice but to seek out an alternative location to accommodate current collections, allow for integration with its archives center, and facilitate long-term growth.</p>

<p>Prior to making the decision to move, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library utilized predominantly static shelving solutions, which were reaching capacity. In an attempt to support a growing collection of approximately 40,000 artifacts – including letters, military documents, prints, posters, original artwork, glass plate negatives, photographs, weapons, and maps – and more than 65,000 volumes of books, administrators made the choice to convert to high-density storage at their new location.</p>

<p>Knowing they would need a strategic advisor that is well-versed in high-density storage, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library began the search for a strategic partner to bring their historic artifacts into the modern age of museum preservation through the creation of a facility that would perfectly reflect the stories of the past while making room for the future pieces of history.</p>

<h2>Designing The Pritzker Military Archives Center</h2>

<p>After thoroughly vetting potential partners to bring their vision to life, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library chose internationally-renown architecture firm JAHN for the project's design work. Knowing the value that PMML has brought to the military archives community and to those who are represented through the organization's artifacts, JAHN started work to deliver a facility that would honor their legacy. The initial design included multiple buildings – with the museum and workshops in one building, and archival storage in another – however, in order to promote accessibility and longevity, all aspects were brought under one roof in the newly-created Pritzker Military Archives Center (PMAC). 


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<h3>Preparing Resources for Deployment</h3>

<p>With strategy for developing and outfitting their future home in place, staff at PMAC needed to prepare their archival items for the trip north. This process which took a year and a half to accomplish, essential for ensuring these invaluable artifacts are protected from <a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/blog/museum-collection-care-best-practices" aria-label="read our blog about the agents of deterioration.">agents of deterioration</a> including dust, pests, water, and more, required staff to examine and replace the majority of the bankers' boxes used to house the materials. Upon arrival at the newly created facility in Kenosha, staff worked for six to eight months to properly categorize and distribute the materials into their new homes on the Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems.</p>

<h3>Powering A Base(ment) Of Support</h3>

<p>With approximately 9,400 square feet of exhibition space on the main floor of the facility, there's plenty of room to show off the Pritzker Military Archives Center's collections that are currently on display. The real showcase can be found in the form of <a href="https://www.spacesaver.com/products/high-density-mobile-systems/standard-mobile-system" aria-label="learn more about Spacesaver's Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving">Spacesaver's Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems</a> located in the lower-level space, which hold the remaining pieces. All items for display and research are kept on-site within these systems – except for those that are loaned out to researchers and digital share partners. At the Chicago location, patrons were able to pull circulating library pieces directly. However, to further protect the safety of archival materials, now only approved staff will source and bring items to selected viewing/research spaces throughout the main level of the facility.</p>

<p>The most impactful way the Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems have helped Pritzker Military Archives Center staff work more efficiently within the space is by creating a more efficient footprint overall. By utilizing these versatile systems, they can take what would have been approximately 20,000 square feet of storage space and double it by removing wasted aisles. Let's take a closer look at what's in storage at the facility.</p>

<h4>First Unit: Book Storage</h4>

<p>No matter which side of the battle lines someone was on, their personal writings on the matter can be insightful for those who want to gain a better understanding of a conflict. As such, the staff at the Pritzker Military Archives Center has accumulated thousands of volumes of books centered around the military experience, ranging in sizes and conditions and each requiring their own specific level of security and care.</p>




<p>To best accommodate the vast literary collection and the dedicated individuals tasked with their care, our local Spacesaver representative provided high-quality steel Cantilever shelving units mounted on Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems. The systems, compromising 45 carriages of approximately 30' in length each, are designed to move independently or as a group to create 91 separate aisles that can be opened with the push of a button.</p>

<p>Each aisle is equipped with both aisle entry and Photo Sweep® sensors. For the aisles that contain highly valuable or fragile items, TUSC Technology Controls have been added to increase security by requiring users to enter a specific passcode to gain access.</p>

<p><strong>FUN FACT: The Pritzker Military Archives Center's favorite feature of the Powered HDMS systems are the automated controls. With these in place, they can provide safety, security, and efficiency for their staff, visitors, and the artifacts themselves. Having collections ranging widely in age and value, being able to set a passcode for access to certain aisles allows them to control who has access to the collections within, while the safety sensors add an additional level of safety and security to the day-to-day operations that occur in the space.</strong></p>

<h4>Second Unit: Artifacts Storage</h4>

<p>The military artifacts that the Pritzker Military Archives Center receives come from a diverse set of sources and present in all shapes and sizes. Because of this, their storage solutions must have the ability to be both strong enough to support these items and flexible enough to adjust to their varying heights and widths. Taking this into account, our local rep outfitted the artifacts storage section of the archives with sturdy-but-adaptable 4-Post Shelving untis mounted on our Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems.</p>

<p>For foot lockers to file folders, these versatile solutions can be manipulated to offer the most efficient and effective method of storage for over 500 archival collections. The storage area incorporates 18 carriages that combine to create 37 aisles of storage. Like their literary neighbors across the way, each aisle is equipped with aisle entry and Photo Sweep® sensors to help keep both personnel and possessions secure.</p>

<p><strong>"The flexibility of our Spacesaver systems has made it very easy for us to store a wide range of materials in our collection. Being able to customize our storage workflow by mapping out the different areas within the modules ahead of time has allowed us to integrate things like hanging storage for framed materials, which is a significant upgrade over our previous system."</strong></p>
<p>-Dustin DePue, Director of Museum Collections at Pritzker Military Museum & Library</p>

<h4>Third Unit: Hanging Storage</h4>

<p>If a picture is worth a thousand words, the Pritzker Military Archives Center had a lot to say when they transferred over their hanging art collection from the Chicago location. A common theme among storage sectors for the organization, their capacity was nearly a fifth of their supply at the time they moved – and that supply is continually growing. Taking this into consideration, Spacesaver's rep opted for a combination of static and mobile storage to maximize the allotted footprint within the facility.</p>

<p>The storage package included four Wall-Mounted Art Racks and 22 Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems with Carriage Mounted Art Racks that added another 43 aisles and 172 screens. In addition, the hooks our team provided for the Museum's hanging art are thicker and sturdier than previous options staff employed, providing less swing and making them less prone to damaging the artwork. Each of these mobile systems also include our aisle entry and Photo Sweep® sensors. Together, these versatile, high-capacity solutions allow the Pritzker Military Archives Center to securely store the 1,000-plus pieces they transferred over – including World War propaganda, war photos, and original art and photography – as well as leave room for future artwork. </p>

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<h4>Fourth Unit: Weapons Storage</h4>

<p>Advancement towards promoting readiness is a key focus of the military and has been since its inception. This principle applies to many items, not the least of which, is the weaponry soldiers have utilized to defend our country. In addition to books, artifacts, and artwork, the Pritzker Military Archives Center has also received many different iterations of arms and supporting equipment.</p>

<p>Ranging in size and condition, these items require a specific storage setup to ensure they are properly handled and preserved and securely stored. To allow for this level of precision and care, our local representative outfitted the Weapons Storage Room with 4-Post Shelving that incorporate double doors and two levels of Weapons Rack III storage systems, as well as a 114" L x 36 3/8" H customized worktable with six lockable casters – allowing support in the efficient handling and processing of artifacts.</p>

<h4>Reserve Unit: Room For Growth</h4>

<p>From the beginning of the project, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library's goal was to get 25-30 years of growth from the storage systems they would employ at their new facility. While the initial impact of the already installed solutions will support the organization for many years to come, collections growth trends indicate that they will not be enough to reach this goal. With that and understanding the intricacies and pitfalls of installing rail systems to support mobile storage after a foundation has been set, our local rep presented the option of installation supplementary recessed rail during the facility's construction.</p>

<p>With this information, the Pritzker Military Archives Center decided to have recessed rails installed to fill the open spaces adjacent to both its artifacts and library storage mobile systems. By installing additional rails during the initial construction phase, future carriage installations can be completed in less time, will require no adjustment to the building's foundation, and will help to reduce the risk of damage to stored collections from construction vibrations or materials.</p>

<h4>Technological Unit: Future Focused</h4>

<p>To extend their reach beyond the bounds of their new facility, the Pritzker Military Archives Center is working to digitize their collections for better accessibility. Driven by the restrictions the COVID-19 pandemic put on visitors to the museum, not only will these efforts help to instantaneously share these relics with interested parties across the world, but they will also keep them preserved indefinitely.</p>

<p>The Prtizker Military Archives Center's Digital Lab contains a scanner that can accommodate 4'x 6' flat pieces, that is sensitive enough to capture the topographic layout of each piece. The scanner also uses no to low UV light to protect materials from their potential damaging effects. With the scanner, the lab also contains a 3D, 360-degree light box for imaging artifacts, models, and other 3D objects. To support the functionality of both valuable pieces of equipment, our local rep provided a 114" L x 36 3/8" H movable worktable featuring six lockable casters – similar to the one in the Weapons Storage space.</p>

<h4>Sustainable Operations For Lasting Value</h4>

<p>In addition to incorporating these valuable systems within the facility, the Pritzker Military Archives Center is integrating several sustainable operations. The building's structure is compromised of recycled steel and utilizes UV-coated glass panels to limit the effect the sunlight has on the internal temperature of the main floor space. Furthermore, the building is surrounded by a mixture of trees and tall grasses, helping in the temperature control. Lastly, a portion of the facilities electrical systems are supported by a solar panel field located in the southeastern corner of the property.</p>


<h2>Maintaining Pritzker's Rate of Growth</h2>

<p>Already experiencing a growing interest from visitors, researchers, and donors alike, the Pritzker Military Archives Center sees their Spacesaver systems as solutions for the long-term, ones that can provide them a modular space to offer lasting preservation and safety for their collections. By utilizing Spacesaver's Powered High-Density Mobile Shelving systems, the center can maximize their storage capacity and maintain their growth rate without worry – allowing them to continue to receive priceless artifacts from donors and further their mission.</p>

<p>According to Dustin DePue, the installation is already drawing the attention of other institutions and has driven several archival entities to come and see it for themselves. With the system in place – which includes installed recessed rails for future systems – he is confident the Pritzker Military Archives Center can operate to the highest standards and will continue to do so for years to come.</p>

Front view of the Pritzker Military Archives Center building with flags in the fore front

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Preserving Evidence Of A Patriotic Presence

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Extinguishing Inefficiency At Fort Fire Department

<h2>Putting Out Fires With Passion and Precision</h2>

<p>It's no coincidence that a fire engine is dispatched to most calls received by your city's emergency response centers. These invaluable vehicles and the dedicated individuals who fill them are often the first line of support for citizens in need. One contributing factor of their effectiveness, centers around the solutions they employ to remain prepared both for training and for storing and preserving the systems they utilize.</p>

<p>In an emergency response situation, a delay in access to the resources required to address the incident(s) at hand could be the difference between triumph and tragedy. Knowing this, the Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Fire Department immediately reached out to its local storage provider for help in outfitting its newly approved and funded facility. That's where our own team of dedicated professionals took the chief position to extinguish inefficiency within every one of the station's settings.</p>

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<h2>Accounting For Increased Fire Department Employees</h2>

<p>Part of the funding for the station – approved through two separate referendums – including the addition of six paramedics/firefighters and six advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)/firefighters to provide 24/7, 911 emergency medical services (EMS) and firefighting services. With this addition, came a need for increased storage space for the gear, goods, and grub required to keep them ready at a moment’s notice.</p> 

<p>Our experts started by taking stock of the new space and its layout, identifying potential improvements and ways to accommodate growth projections. Taking these inputs into account, our team of in-house designers and certified installers delivered specialized storage for locations across the station that are as functional as they are accessible.</p>

<h3>Kitchen</h3>

<p>As many shifts within the station can last for more than 24 hours, staff need dependable solutions for keeping food reserves safe and organized. To address this issue, Spacesaver installed its 4-Post Shelving with locking doors in the station’s pantry. Now each team and shift have their own cabinet filled with their respective delectables.</p>

<h3>EMS Supply Storage</h3>

<p>For the station’s EMTs tasked with responding to calls, any disruption can be a matter of life and death. To help reduce the amount of time spent searching for necessary supplies, Spacesaver transformed a small room adjacent to the ambulance bay. Included to maximize capacity in the storage space, is a mixture of mechanical-assist HDMS and static shelving designed to allow responders to access the materials they need and get to those in need.</p>

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<h3>Maintenance Storage</h3>

<p>It takes having a myriad of replacement parts and tools on hand and at the ready to keep ambulance and fire crews and their equipment running at peak efficiency. Utilizing 4-Post shelving and FrameWRX bins, staff can store items of all shapes and sizes and know they will be where they need to be, when they need to be.</p>

<h3>Office and PPE Supplies</h3>

<p>From maintaining PPE to preserving necessary records and accessories, administrative functions play a key role in maintaining a cohesive chain of information throughout the station. To accommodate the volume and variety of materials needed to be stored, we equipped the station with mechanical-assist HDMS. Fully configurable to fit boxes, bags, and cases of all sizes, each carriage can be relocated at the turn of a handle until the right solution is found.</p>

<h3>Personal & Professional Gear Storage</h3>

<p>As damage to gear is a common occurrence that can leave users vulnerable to the elements of the job, spare equipment must be kept on hand. Knowing this and how bulky these items can be, our experts provided mechanical-assist HMDS dedicated to maximizing storage capacity for boots, jackets, helmets, gloves, and many more integral items.</p>

<h3>Personal Storage Lockers In Sleeping Area</h3>

<p>As responders need to be well rested and ready for action, the station has several bunk areas equipped with beds and bedding. To reduce any delay when the call for service comes in, we installed our trusted FreeStyle Personal Storage Locker (PSL) within the sleeping area to store both personal and professional belongings. Each of these lockers are customized to fit the specific needs of each department and their members, accounting for requirements ranging from ventilated shoe storage to USB charging functionality.</p>

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Putting the Home in Home Base

<h3>Overflow Storage</h3>

<p>While our storage plan accounted for all sections of the station, there was a need for a solution that could provide a secure option for any "where should this go?" question. For Fort Atkinson Fire Department, these items included paper towels, coffee accessories, plastic silverware, and more. To keep these items out of sight – but not out of mind – our experts provided 4-Post Shelving with full-height doors to provide secure storage with a better aesthetic.</p> 

<h3>Installing Confidence In Your Community</h3>

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Spacesaver’s versatile 4-Post shelving delivers dependable, organized solutions for storing, servicing, and distributing laptops used by schools throughout the county.

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Outfitting Students For Advanced Learning

<h2>Preserving Academics During A Pandemic (And Beyond)</h2>
<p>Technology has afforded schools with the opportunity to expand teaching well beyond the bounds of their physical spaces. Expanded access to laptops and other digital learning resources can now ensure that students of all demographic backgrounds can receive the same level of education as their classmates – no matter where they choose to receive that information.</p>  
<p>School administrators within Wake County – the most populated county in North Carolina – knew they needed to devise a plan to better integrate remote learning into their curriculum. Housing nearly 200 schools comprised of approximately 20,000 employees, 11,000 teachers, and 160,000 students, they also knew this was going to be no small feat. So, they devised a plan to strategically procure and integrate enough laptops to support their student body over a five-year period…and then the COVID pandemic surfaced and forced that ramp up period to shorten up significantly.</p>

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<p>Nearing the inevitable point of students and staff no longer being allowed within the premises, administrators began searching for support in creating additional capacity and increased efficiency in an off-site warehouse facility that was targeted to facilitate receipt, programming, and distribution of student laptops. This is where their <a href="/partners" aria-label="spacesaver network and partnerships">local Spacesaver representative</a> was called upon to provide an upgrade to the county’s operating system for storage.</p>

<h3>Measuring The Mainframe</h3>
<p>With pallets of laptops and accessories on their way, our representative’s main focus was to design a solution that would maximize storage capacity and accessibility for its users. Taking into consideration the warehouse’s layout and the county’s need for dynamic workspace for technical and logistical purposes, they decided that utilizing <a href="/products/shelving/4-post-case-type-shelving" aria-label="4 post shelving product details">4-Post Shelving</a> would be ideal due to its ability to be reconfigured and relocate should needs change in the future.</p>
<p>The <a href="/products/shelving/4-post-case-type-shelving/#accessories" aria-label="4 post shelving acessory details">4-Post Shelving, which when paired with bin dividers</a>, helps to create custom storage space for individual laptops and accessories to be housed when they got broken out of the pallets or as they were received as returns from schools.</p>

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<h3>A More Functional Storage Framework</h3>
<p>With these flexible storage solutions in place, administrators are able to better control the flow of equipment in and out of the facility. There are dedicated sections for classifying what stage in the channel – new, for repair, for distribution – each laptop falls under, allowing quick and easy access for workers to get these valuable resources to their users.</p>
<p>Going from what was a mix of laptops and accessories comingled in one location to a neatly organized collection of materials, <a href="/products/shelving" aria-label="spacesaver metal shelving details">Spacesaver’s high-quality, long-lasting, and secure shelving units</a> brought a much-needed sense of control to an uncertain time. And now, even after students returned to on-site learning, the warehouse has continued to provide value for the county and will continue to do so for future staff and students.</p>

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See how this innovative hospital utilized technology to deliver the highest level of care for its patients and accountability for its staff.

Prescriptive Security for Prescription Delivery

<h2>Around the Clock Access</h2>
<p>When an illness or injury escalates to the level of requiring a hospital stay, it is vital that you receive the care necessary to get on the mend as soon as possible. For the hospital hosting your stay, this means the correct staff members to get from diagnosis to discharge must be on-site.</p>
<p>While ideal in theory, increased staffing concerns and budget monitoring led an East Montreal hospital to seek out an alternative that could streamline the required number of staff members and boost accuracy and accountability in the delivery of medications.</p>
<p>The main concern for the hospital was in the role played by their pharmacy in the treatment of patients. In order to ensure the right diagnosis is paired with the right medicine and distribution method and timing, a pharmacist must oversee and approve the process, which meant they would need to be on-site 24/7. Knowing this would incur a significant cost for the facility, they reached out to their Spacesaver consultant and our more than 50 years of designing and delivering high-quality systems to provide a cost-effective solution that offered security and accountability.</p>

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Healthcare Storage Guide

<h2>Supporting A Comprehensive Diagnosis</h2>
<p>Our consultant knew that when dealing with something as delicate as the health of another person, no decision can be made in haste. And, as this project centered around a public hospital who would be required to put the work out for bid, they needed to take potential competition into consideration. Much like the process to determine the cause of an illness, they completed a thorough workup of the hospital’s functionality in order to provide a detailed recommendation for the best possible solution.</p>
<p>With this knowledge at-hand and a <a href="/healthcare" aria-label="healthcare storage solutions">history of delivering high-quality results</a>, our consultant was able to partner with the project’s architect early in the A&D process to provide valuable insight that helped shape the necessary project specifications. Insight, which allowed them to win the project after about a year and a half of evaluation by the hospital’s administrators and advisors.</p>

<h2>An Impact Beyond the Shift</h2>
<p>A must-have feature for the hospital was that the system could function seamlessly outside the assigned hours of the hospital’s pharmacists. Upon taking stock of the individuals involved in the process, their roles, and how their efforts combined to serve their patients, we found that with the right storage solutions in place, pharmacists could work their assigned shift and, before leaving for the day, assess and allocate necessary medicines for distribution by staff while they are off the clock. <b>Let’s take a look at each of those systems and the role they play in this installation:</b></p>

<h4>Pass-Thru Lockers</h4>
<p>These <a href="/products/lockers/evidence-locker" aria-label="evidence locker product details">wall-integrated, two-sided systems</a> are ideal for upholding the integrity of the materials that pass through them. On one side, pharmacists utilize secure doors to access the compartments of each individual locker whose respective doors can be opened by staff on the other side. This allows them to allocate and store the appropriate medication for a specific patient, holding it safely until the assigned staff member enters their unique code to retrieve it.</p>

<h4>ControLoc® Technology</h4>
<p>Spacesaver’s ControLoc® digital locking mechanism offers a great way to create, recognize, and track staff member access. In this instance, ControLoc documents which individuals have accessed the system, the lockers they entered, and the date and time of each entry. As such, hospital administrators knew where each medication was located at any given time and who was responsible for them.</p>

<h2>Saving Time, Resources, and Lives</h2>
<p>One custom feature the hospital required of our team and solutions was for the system to allow for access to multiple doors with a single login sequence. With prior systems, users would have to enter their login information for each individual locker door, causing an unnecessary amount of time to complete the task or multiple trips.</p>

<p>When using our custom system, staff members enter their credentials and each door they have been assigned access to lights up. Then, starting with the lowest numbered door, each will and unlock and blink to indicate its contents are ready for retrieval. Once one door is opened and closed, it will automatically lock, and the next door will open. Each event is recorded in the audit log, and the process continues until all assigned doors have been accessed.</p>
<p>With these innovative solutions in place, administrators and staff were able to improve their processes and automate functions that once required an on-site presence to fulfill. This has led to increased savings in both time and budget, while at the same time allowing the hospital to have a stronger understanding of who is handling and administering these high-value narcotics and drugs at all times.</p>

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Responsible for the preservation of Michigan’s heritage, the DNR reached out to Spacesaver for their artifact’s storage solutions

See how Spacesaver's storage solutions have optimized storage and safeguarded Michigan’s history for generations to come. 

Preserving Heritage with the Care it Deserves

<h4>A Journey through Michigan’s History</h4>
<p>Preserving the history of an entire state comes with great responsibility. In the case of the state of Michigan, this role is carried out by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Previously accomplished within the walls of the Michigan History Museum, they found that the museum was quickly running out of available space on-site for the artifacts they had accrued over centuries of collecting. Knowing they needed to look outside of the Museum’s limited footprint to properly store their growing collections, they secured an off-site facility and the help of their local Spacesaver representative to ensure current and future artifacts would be secure for generations to come.</p>

<h2>Centuries Worth of Artifacts</h2>
<p>As it stood, the off-site facility was a space filled with pallet racks for a wide array of historical treasures. The museum wanted a shift toward a more organized and space-efficient storage method to maximize the facility's square footage and the display potential of these historic items. An innovative storage solution, <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems" aria-label="high density mobile system product details">Spacesaver's High-Density Mobile Shelving Systems</a> were selected to transform the warehouse's storage setup. Offering the prospect of smaller compartments within the mobile systems to securely house and display the state's diverse array of artifacts, the mobile storage systems’ capabilities aligned perfectly with the museum vision.</p>

Curator of Collections

<h2>Archival Operations with High-Density Mobile Storage</h2>
<p>Our High-Density Mobile Systems, featuring <a href="/products/shelving" aria-label="shelving product details">4-Post shelving</a>, were customized to accommodate archival boxes with garment hangers, aligning with the State of Michigan's non-proprietary specification requirements for the bidding process. This attention to detail and ability to meet specifications set Spacesaver apart from competitors, ultimately leading the museum to choose Spacesaver's solutions for the project.</p>
<p><a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems" aria-label="high density mobile system product details">Spacesaver's High-Density Mobile Systems</a> integrated seamlessly to provide the adaptability and efficiency needed to safeguard Michigan's heritage, ensuring that these valuable artifacts are preserved and accessible for generations to come.</p>

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Spacesaver’s high-quality preservation cabinets showcase musical artists of the past, securing records and space for the future.

Music Storage for the Souls

Church Is In The Sessions

<h2>In the Beginning</h2>
<p>The beautiful thing about music is that it transcends all physicality in that all it requires is a dedicated performer, a willing recipient, and a method of distribution. And, while many musicians have made a fine career and living out on the road, there’s no place like home.</p>
<p>The Church Studio, a historic landmark nationally and in the Tulsa music scene, originated as an episcopal church in 1915 and was converted to a music studio in 1972 by famed Tulsa-area performer – Leon Russell. Once a vibrant space for artists of all disciplines to perform and record their music, time had not been kind to the building, leaving it as a rundown shell of its former status. Knowing this, Teresa Knox, a Tulsa-area philanthropist and avid fan and collector of all things music – especially Russell’s – purchased the building to bring it back to its former glory. The goal was to ensure that any and all participants living in and visiting the area had a space to enjoy music of the past and create music for the future.</p>

Learn how Spacesaver helped this historic building tune up its collections storage. 

A Revival for the Records

<h4>Creating Perfect Harmony</h4>
 <p>After attaining the building, Knox began searching for the right partner to create an environment capable of securing priceless music collections, all while allowing intimate access for those who come to visit. Her search led to <a href="/partners" aria-label="local network and partners">Spacesaver’s local representative</a> at Southwest Solutions Group – with whom she found a consultant with a similar love for music and passion for preserving valued artifacts.</p>

Tulsa-area Philanthropist & Collector of All Things Music

<p>Knox stated that reputation was a key factor in choosing Spacesaver to transform the space from its neglected state to one of the highest quality showrooms in the industry. She reached out to local curators with whom our team had worked, as well as examined <a href="/museums" aria-label="museum storage solutions">larger scale, accredited projects</a> – giving her the confidence that not only would we be able to display the impact of her existing collections but have the capacity to carry the storage harmony in the space for years to come.</p>

<h2>A Noteworthy Composition</h2>
<p>Once the stage was set for renovation, our consultant went to work crafting the best possible arrangement for the wide array of artifacts Knox and other collectors had to share. First and foremost, the goal of creating the space – affectionately known as The Archive – was to allow permitted individuals to walk through the anthology of each artist on display, giving them a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artists’ work. To create the right mix of accessibility, adaptability, and preservation, our consultant utilized two <a href="/products/museum-cabinets" aria-label="museum cabinet product details">versatile museum cabinets</a>.</p>

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The Church Studio

Spacesaver helps a local police department maximize its new space and impact within the community.

Learn how Spacesaver used their comprehensive law enforcement product lineup to help bring a department and community together.

Delivering Order for the Law 

<h2>Old Station On The Block</h2>
<p>Operating out of a 1990’s building whose useful life as a police station (and many other functions) was well passed, the city of Mishawaka, Indiana was at a crossroads when considering the future residence of its police force. On one hand, they could invest several million dollars into revamping its current facility; while on the other, they could seek out a more fitting home for their officers and operations.</p>
<p>Whichever option they pursued, there were several departments requiring an update. Their records system consisted of a mix of inefficient, static filing cabinets containing decades of records; their evidence bay was characterized by plastic tubs on stationary shelving; and their locker rooms were a poor reflection of the level of safety and security these brave individuals swore to provide for the community.</p>


<h2>Liberty Brings Justice For All</h2>
<p>After considering their options, the city turned their attention to a 92,000 SF building in the center of the city. Formerly occupied by Liberty Mutual, this newly vacant space was the perfect location – on a main thoroughfare – but was far too much space to justify housing only the Police Department. However, after marketing the space to national tenants who could potentially utilize it to the fullest, city administrators devised a plan to keep its inhabitants local.</p>


<p>Seeing an opportunity to update multiple out-of-date buildings at one time and boost the vitality of the city, they chose to purchase the building to combine city services including City Hall, Utilities Business Office, and Police Department – all under the same roof. Now, with its new home selected and secured, city and police administrators began the search for a partner to help outfit the facility.</p>

<h2 style="text-align:center;">Solving The Case of Underutilized Space</h2>
<p style="text-align:center;">After doing their due diligence – which included viewing and reading about completed projects in the region – to fully understand the parameters of the new space and the future needs of the department, police officials brought in their <a href="/partners">local Spacesaver expert</a> for support. Their goal was to outfit the space in a manner that would create a welcoming environment for officers, staff, and the community to interact. Department by department, solution by solution, our expert worked with officers and staff to deliver the highest and best use for their new space.</p>

<h4>Look At These Lockers</h4>
<p>The most resounding example of this transformation can be found in the facility’s locker rooms. Once a collection of beaten and discolored, one-size-fits-all receptacles, the department’s new <a href="/products/lockers/personal-storage-locker" aria-label="personal storage locker product details">Spacesaver FreeStyle® Personal Storage Lockers</a> are a work of art. Designed to accommodate the specific requirements of each officer’s personal and professional storage demands, these lockers facilitate a secure space for individuals to make a smooth transition between civilian and civil servant.</p>

<h4>The Proof Is In The Putting</h4>
<p>A place for everything, everything in its place. The origin of this quote may not be clear, but its significance as it applies to evidence storage is as clear as crystal. Even the smallest discrepancy in the processing or handling of a piece of evidence can prove catastrophic for the success of a prosecutor when trying a case. Our storage expert fully understood this fact and the needs of the department, and delivered a wide array of solutions including High-Density Mobile Shelving Systems, Pass-Thru and Non-Pass-Thru Lockers, and Refrigerated Evidence Lockers, to name a few.</p>

<h2>Installing Confidence In Your Community</h2>
<p>With more than 50 years in business, <a href="/public-safety" aria-label="public safety storage solutions">Spacesaver’s law enforcement experts</a> understand the vital importance of secure and effective public safety storage. Our in-house engineers and project managers team up with our network of local distributorships to serve hundreds of agencies, large and small. Let our team help plan your next project, install Spacesaver products, and provide ongoing service for any facility.</p>

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Delivering Order for the Law

Go behind the scenes at the high school that is just over the river from our manufacturing plant for some high school storage ideas that you could use too

Read how Fort Atkinson High School reached out to Spacesaver to find a way to optimize their space, creating an environment beneficial to student success.

Supporting Education and Community at Fort Atkinson High School

CEO/President of Spacesaver

<h2>Maximizing Space in a 1998 High School Design</h2>
<p>In 1998, Fort Atkinson High School was designed with a focus on efficient storage and maximizing project funding.  The goal was to provide storage which also created an environment where students could freely express themselves. Spacesaver's local expertise and versatile <a href="/education/k-12" aria-label="k12 storage solutions">K-12 storage solutions</a> played a pivotal role in turning this vision into reality.</p>

<h3>Optimizing Education</h3>
<h6 style="margin-bottom:0;">A Closer Look at Fort Atkinson High School</h6>





<h2>Innovations Across Departments</h2>
 <p>From the Integrated Media Center (IMC) to the Science Department, English Department, and beyond, Spacesaver's solutions were seamlessly incorporated throughout the school. In the IMC, <a href="/products/shelving/cantilever-shelving" aria-label="cantilever shelving product details">Cantilever Library Shelving</a> revolutionized material storage, creating a functional yet aesthetically pleasing space. The Science Department benefited from adaptable <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems" aria-label="high-density mobile system product details">Powered High-Density Mobile Systems</a>, while the English Department found flexibility with Mechanical Assist High-Density Mobile Storage Systems.</p>

 <h2>Artful Storage and Surprising Discoveries</h2>
<p>In the Art Room, Spacesaver's <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems" aria-label="high-density mobile system product details">Powered High-Density Mobile System</a> empowered students to engage actively with their artistic endeavors. The system's space-saving ability streamlined storage and led to amusing discoveries of what the Spacesaver storage systems can truly hold, adding an element of fun to the artful storage process.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align:center;">Spacesaver's Game-Changing Athletic Lockers</h3>
<p style="text-align:center;">The boys’ varsity locker room underwent a significant transformation with <a href="/products/lockers/personal-storage-locker" aria-label="personal storage locker product details">Spacesaver's athletic equipment lockers</a>. Addressing concerns of durability and security, these lockers not only protected athletic gear but fostered a culture of pride among athletes.</p>

<h3 style="text-align:center; margin-bottom:0;">Smart Storage for Diverse Departments</h3>


<h2>Shaping the Future of Fort Atkinson High School</h2>
<p>Spacesaver's contribution goes beyond storage solutions; it's about empowering students, preserving resources, and fostering community pride. The positive impact is evident in organized classrooms, a sense of ownership, and an enriched learning atmosphere. Spacesaver's dedication ensures a brighter and more organized future for generations of students at Fort Atkinson High School.</p>

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See how we helped elevate this small town’s historical society to the next level of collections care.

Supporting A Storied Society

<h2>Expanding Access to Revealing Records</h2>
<p>When looking for information on their lineage or the heroic efforts of those who came before them, residents of Walworth County, Wisconsin need to look no further than their local Historical Society building. But it wasn’t always this way. Once a collection of facilities with specific focuses spread across the county, records-seeking residents now can find all this and more in one location: thanks to a deal from their local government and support from the experts and solutions at Spacesaver. </p>
<p>The <b>Walworth County Historical Society (WCHS)</b> is dedicated to the preservation of the county’s history. Functioning as a major research and exhibition center, the WCHS allows the public free access to its information during open hours. Primarily, the artifacts and records housed within the WCHS are donated by the residents of the county, resulting in a steady flow of items that is unlikely to cease from generation to generation. Knowing this and the capacity of its portfolio of facilities, the WCHS sought out additional space to support the invaluable service they provide to the community.</p>

<h3>Obtaining Opportunity for Expansion</h3>
<p>What started as an inquiry into the possibility of expanding their main building, quickly turned into the acquisition of a much larger space. When city administrators relocated their municipal services to a new building, the WCHS purchased the former Elkhorn City Hall building – built in 1931 – and began working with a museum consultant to renovate and modernize the building for its use in a phased approach.</p>

Walworth County Historical Society President 

<h3>Future Focused, Past Sustaining</h3>
<p>Upon evaluation of the newly acquired space, museum staff and the consultant knew they would need help to adequately store the records and items they currently possessed, while preserving space for future history. Ranging from maps to local artifacts, model airplanes, and memorabilia from the military, these noteworthy reminders required specialized solutions to ensure they are preserved for viewing by generations to come.</p>

<p>This is where they brought in their local representative from Spacesaver to help assess the space and develop a plan that would optimize the building’s layout and the association’s impact for the public. Utilizing a combination of <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems" aria-label="high density mobile system product details">high-density mobile systems</a>, cabinets featuring <a href="/products/shelving/4-post-case-type-shelving" aria-label="draw and tray product details">Nantucket Drawers and Trays, and 4-Post Shelving</a>, materials waiting for processing or to go on display are held securely until staff can address them.</p>

<h2>Displaying Pride & Sacrifice</h2>
<p>Moving their Veterans Museum to the new facility was a high priority for the WCHS. Featuring artifacts dating from the Spanish-American War to present day, the museum offers a look into the role Walworth County residents played in shaping the foundation of the country.</p>
<p><b>“Our Veterans Museum was opened from donations provided by county VA and families who wanted the items to be shared with the public,”</b> said Boardman. <b>“In this new space, we’ll have rotating exhibits displaying what we have to offer from individuals throughout the county who served.”</b></p>

<p>Looking to find a way to display more of its ever-growing collection of uniforms, weapons, images, and artifacts, the WCHS contacted their Spacesaver representative to see what was available to boost both capacity and security of these historic items. Knowing that we had just the solution, our expert met with the WCHS staff to coordinate the installation of the newest solution within our art rack portfolio: the <a href="/products/art-racks/modular-art-rack" aria-label="mod glider art rack product details">Mod-Glider Pro™</a>.</p>
<p>After the installation was completed and the space renewed for public access, the Veterans Museum held a grand opening ceremony on Memorial Day Weekend. Now, with the <a href="/products/art-racks/modular-art-rack" aria-label="modular art rack product details">Mod-Glider Pro</a> in place, museum staff can more easily provide visitors with access to a larger number of pieces. In addition, staff has been able to more efficiently rotate collections in and out of display, delivering a dynamic space that maximizes community engagement.</p>

<h4>Delivering Timeless Support</h4>
<p>At Spacesaver, we understand that renovating a space or building new can be an expansive undertaking. Our experts have the necessary experience to deliver the solutions you need to create a storage system that will protect your collections now and into the future. As you think about designing a new or renovated collections area, contact us to arrange a free consultation. You’ll learn about your options and gain insight and inspiration from others who we have helped complete similar projects.</p>

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Spacesaver’s HDMS creates more space for sports storage

Working with an aging wire storage system in an efficient space, Homestead’s administrators knew they needed to find a modern solution to house more than a dozen teams’ worth of totes, hanging uniforms, and specialized equipment.

Securing the Key to Victory

<h2>Equipment Room Challenges</h2>
<p>In many high school sports, the difference between a win and a loss on the playing field can be a matter of inches. For equipment managers and school administrators, their inch-oriented wins are found in the <a href="/athletics" aria-label="athletic equipment storage solutions">athletic equipment room</a>, where finite space meets ever-growing gear requirements for their respective teams.</p>



<h2>(Access + Security) Capacity = A Championship Equation</h2>

<p>For ideas that you could implement in your High School.</p>

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<h3>Free Up Wasted Aisle Space</h3>
<p>With a growing interest in participation from student athletes and an increased focus on upgrading the look and safety of said athletes, Homestead High School in Southeastern Wisconsin reached out to their trusted Spacesaver solutions experts at Bradford Systems to add efficient storage to an underutilized space. The result was a robust lineup of <a href="/products/high-density-mobile-systems/standard-mobile-system" aria-label="high-density mobile system product details">mechanical-assist high-density mobile storage</a> (HDMS) solutions that added capacity, safety, and new opportunities for the managers, coaches, and athletes at the school.</p>



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