East Middlebury-

1871- The village center was the predominant focus of development up to this point.  Extensions to the north and south of Main Street had been built, but construction had not yet taken place.

1944-  Surprisingly little change occurred in the 73 years since the last photo.  The change that did occur was the two industrial developments and the residential development on Lower Plains Road.  The north extension from Main Street was also developed during this time.
 
1962-  Two main changes occurred between 1944 and 1962 consisting of the sub-development north of the village on Route 116, and another extension north off of Main Street.

1974-  The development between 1962 and 1974 consisted of an extension and sub-development south off of Main Street, a new industrial development to the northeast of the village center, and more development associated with the previous industrial development north off of Main Street.

1978-  Two sub-developments occurred between 1974 and 1978 consisting of a sub-development northeast of the village center, and an extension and sub-development off of Lower Plains Road.

1996-  The development in the 18 years between 1978 and 1996 was on the whole somewhat dispersed but associated with the continuation of previous development projects.  New commercial development along Route 7 became apparent, while the sub-development northeast of the center and areas further south on Lower Plains Road continued to grow.  Further development of the village center also took place during this time period.

Summary-  Development in East Middlebury has consisted primarily of new residential spurs from Main Street from 1871 on and sub-developments first appearing between 1944 and 1962.  Lower Plains Road continued to develop further south as areas closer to the village center were developed.  Dispersed commercial development along Route 7 has occurred within the last 20 years.