Two maps illustrate urbanization, which occurred in the town of Langley from 1910 to 1950, highlighting significant changes in infrastructure over the period. Overall, the town transformed several amenities for workers with those for local residents.
The infrastructure was formed by Sherman and Jordan Streets, which used to be distinct before being united in 1950. Accomodations along those two streets were replaced with bigger building, three flats for Jordan Street and three mansions for Sherman Street. Factory, railway line, and railway workers’ cottages were all demolished, leaving space for other facilities. In addition, wasteland on the south, by 1950, was turned into a Sherman park with its children’s play area.
Less significant changes occurred in commercial buildings such as store, cafe, and laundry. Last two were only moved from along Sherman Street to the north. While the store was placed from the same street to the south-east of the town, with additional ones. Those stores were standing along a new road called New Lane