During this period of high immigration, Industry remained along the riverfront property, but further to the west new communities were continually expanding .
With the edge of of the frontier along Grand Avenue, these settlements became high density, vibrant neighborhood communities.
The high demand for business and housing in the area forced the city to rapidly create roads, drainage systems, and other supporting infrastructure.
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