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Acton's 1955 Growth Spurs Area Expansion and Housing Boom
Growth marked Acton in 1955 with 465 additional acres added to town boundaries and population up by over 300 residents. Over 100 new homes emerged in three subdivisions and on private lots as assessment topped 3 million dollars, aided by expansion plans and competing natural gas firms. Photos show Lakeview and Glenlea subdivisions while Cobble Hill reaches completion as night service work advances.
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Acton
Lakeview Subdivision
Glenlea
Cobble Hill
Lakeview