Some families stay in one location for generations, while others move every few years or less. If you or a loved one is serving in the military, you know how difficult frequent moves can be. Store In A Wink’s self-storage facilities in the North Wichita Kansas area can help your move go more smoothly.

Just over 5000 people work at McConnell AFB, located in Wichita. If you’re moving to the area to serve on base, you may have considered renting out a storage unit. Self-storage is a great option for military families on the move. Below are some reasons to rent a unit:

Relocating to McConnell Air Force Base? Seek self-storage help

• Storage units provide a great place to store family heirlooms. Moving frequently can be difficult on fragile family antiques such as Grandma’s rocking chair or your Aunt Alice’s china. Instead of taking everything with you, keep it in one place.
• Units are perfect for keeping items in storage (household and vehicles as well) while stationed overseas. If your base doesn’t provide storage solutions, Store In A Wink can help get you set up with one of our secure units. Hire a U-Haul truck rental from us to get the job done. We also offer RV storage and boat storage if needed.
• Already have all the appliances in your housing solution in Kechi or Derby? Self-storage is ideal for keeping appliances if you’ve got the stove, refrigerator, etc taken care of.
• As a military family, you know that moving with lots of stuff becomes difficult and impractical. A good way to help you get things out of the house is to rent out a storage unit. They say that “out of sight is out of mind.” Take time to visit the unit in Park City each month and slowly pare down your belongings.
• Near the end of your military enlistment contract? If you’re looking to return to North Wichita Kansas to settle down in the future, a self-storage unit can be a good solution to long-term store your items until you come back for them. If you have extended family in town, it keeps them from having to keep your stuff at their house.
• Storage solutions are also necessary if you’re not utilizing non-temporary storage (NTS) for keeping your items.

Brief history of North Wichita Kansas

If you’re a photographer or enjoy architecture, take an afternoon to go visit Wichita’s North High School. The school, located in North Wichita Kansas just off West 13th Street near the Arkansas River, is a gem of Modern American architecture. The 1920s-era building features a Native American / pioneer motif, complete with buffalo and Indian carvings and other embellishments that further cement the overall design.

Where did the idea for this design come from, though? Back in the 1860s, some of the Wichita tribe came to the downtown area near North High today and settled there. Eventually, the US Government sent Army troops to the area and settlers came in afterward. Yes, the City of Wichita is named for the Native American tribe that once lived here! If you have seen the Keeper of the Plains statue in downtown Wichita, you’ll now understand its significance for our town. North Wichita Kansas truly has a fascinating history!