1956 Map of Kensington

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Silver Spring and Kensington anchor this mid-century portrait of Montgomery County, Maryland, showing the suburban expansion pushing northward into areas like Wheaton and Norbeck. Major institutional corridors are well-defined by the National Naval Medical Center and the Army Medical Center, alongside established private campuses such as Georgetown Preparatory Sch and Holy Cross Academy. The transit network of the era is dominated by the Baltimore & Ohio RR and arterial roads like Georgia Ave and Connecticut Ave, which served as the primary conduits for new housing developments such as Drumeldra Hills and Quaint Acres. Historical land use is visible in the transition from the manicured Manor Country Club to the healthcare facilities at Waverly Sanitarium, reflecting the county's evolution from rural estates to a densely settled federal and residential hub.