The maps illustrate changes that took place in the city of Langley from 1910 to 1950.
Generally, it is noticeable that Langley town turned into a residential place from a more of a construction area. It is significant to note that a factory and other production facilities were knocked down.
Starting from the north side of the map, there was the factory and a wasteland on the east side of it. Above and below Sherman street, there were some houses, a store, a laundry and a cafe in 1910. In 1950, the factory and the wasteland were demolished and changes in locations of the houses, laundry, cafe and store took place. Sherman Mansions were modernized and constructed on the north and the laundry and cafe on the north east side. Store was extended from one to three and relocated under Sherman street, to the south east side.
Other changes are knockdowns of the south wasteland, railway workers’ cottages and a railway line. Instead, Sherman park was built with an area for children on the south east corner of it. Additionally, a new street appeared between the park and stores named New Lane. On Jourdan street, which is located on the western side of the map, several townhouses turned into multi-levelled flats. Also, Sherman street was extended into Jourdan street.