Conclusion
 World War II brought about a postwar miracle--more closet space. A group of surveyors and architects configured a list of the 1940s home complaints. At the top of the list was not enough closet space (9). Even though the average American had few clothes and linens, household tools were very prominent in homes. American wealth actually increased during the postwar period, leading to the purchasing of many new appliances and recreational items. Electric vacuum cleaners and parts, toasters, mixers, kitchen utensils, record players and records, books, games, bikes, and many other items were found in American homes. With this large amount of newly aquired items, closet space was a necessity. The answer was "shallow closets" (for clothing only), "space dividers" (for books, objects of display, music systems, etc.), storage walls (for infinite miscellany from golf clubs to movie projectors), utility rooms (for big things like luggage and power lawnmowers) and unit furniture (for situations where the storage facilities could not be built in). (9).

The Greenbelt community was obviously ahead of the times by including the large amount of closet space in the homes. On the other hand, College Park was not concerned with the matter. These two communities built in the 1930s were constructed for the same class of structures, and yet Greenbelt has a greater amount of closet space. As for the McGarry and Murdock homes, the amount of closet space is tremendous, compared to both the College Park and Greenbelt homes.

As shown throughout the paper, the items located in each closet were very similar. The Greenbelt closets contained very essential items used in the home and may have contained many other personal possessions. Additionally, the closets were very particular to a certain member of the family. My home in College Park lacks neccessary closets, resulting in a very cramped master bedroom closet containing many different items essential to the home. The McGarry and Murdock closets of Woodbridge are filled with essential home items and many miscellaneous storage items. In these dwellings, I noticed many items in closets that looked as if they have never been used for years. This is the only negative result of having a large amount of closet space. Items get stored away never to be used again.

I was able to look into the lives of homeowners by examining the closet items. Household appliances and tools, recreational items, and many personal possessions reveal a family's life style. I was able to determine what was important to the family and its individual members. Closets may serve as a storage area for "stuff," but in reality it stores a large part of our lives.

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