The two maps illustrate the significant changes that occurred between the years 1910 and 1940.
Overall, Langley has undergone noticeable transformations, particularly with the establishment of Sherman Park in the south. It is also evident that the railway line was removed from the southern part of Langley.
In 1910, there were townhouses located on both the west and east sides of Jordan Street. Additionally, a factory occupied a wasteland in the north. Over the course of 40 years, Langley changed dramatically. The townhouses in the west were replaced by apartment buildings, while those in the east were demolished. In their place, three large buildings known as Sherman Mansions were constructed on Sherman Street.
In 1910, railway employees’ cottages and the railway line were situated in the southern part of Langley. There was also a cafe and a laundry in the east. By 1940, Sherman Park, New Lane Street, and three stores had been built, while the railway line was removed from the southern area. However, the laundry in the east and Jordan Street in the west remained unchanged.