The two maps compare how the town of Langley changed between the years 1910 and 1950. Overall, Langley was changed significantly with the modernization of residential areas and made a suitable place for public sharing, setting up green areas, and removing a factory.
Looking first at Langley town as of 1910, there had been a railway line in the western part of the town and several cottages that had belonged to railway workers in the south-east, next to barren land. Additionally, in the east, Jordan Street had been situated with townhouses on both sides, starting from the railway. The second main street of Langley had been Sherman Street, running with the houses and ending between the Cafe and Laundry. The factory had been situated in the north, and the next wasteland stretched to the northeast.
By contrast, the latest appearance of the town was much more comfortable for people than the previous one, with recreational facilities and modernised living areas. Firstly, all the buildings in the western part of Langley were removed, and the new Sherman Park and children’s playground were built to the left of New Lane Street. Three new stores were introduced on the right side of the street. The houses around Jordan Street were demolished, and three new flats were constructed. Moreover, large construction was completed in the northern part of Langley, replacing the old factory with three Sherman Mansions and reopening the Laundry and Cafe.