The maps detail significant alternations to the Langley city from 1910 to 1950. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that while in the past the area was more related to industrial focus, presently it looks more as a residential zone.
In 1910, the Langley city is centered around a factory and related infrastructure. There were a set of townhouses near the factory along both sides of Jordan Street. There were also another set of townhouses along both sides of Sherman street. Adjacent to the factory there was a wasteland. A store and a laundry were located along Sherman street in front of the wasteland. Across the street, there was a café next to the townhouses. Another wasteland was located just beside the townhouses. Adjacent to the second wasteland there were railway workers’ cottages along the railway line.
In 1950, Jordan Street remained the same and Sherman Street was still present, though it was then connected to Jordan Street. The factory became three Sherman Mansions. The townhouses along the Jordan Street were replaced by a set of 3 apartment blocks. The first and second wastelands were removed in favor of laundry and store as well as new Sherman Park respectively. The railway worker’s cottages became a children play area and 3 stores separated by New Lane. Finally, the railway was removed.