The city did not expand until the late 19th century.

In the beginning of the 20th century the city expanded north.

The city did not expand very fast, however, until the last two decades of the 19th century.

The city expanded greatly during the first half of the 20th century.

After their removal, the city expanded further east and to the left bank of the river.

The city has expanded slowly over the years along river banks and on high ground.

Almost every major American city expanded its boundaries after 1850.

Not only did the population grow, but the city was expanding rapidly too.

By 1300 the city had expanded to fill the town walls.

However, the city has expanded greatly outside the wall over the past several decades.