Let's disrupt the chronological flow momentarily, because I've discovered that when sites begin with utterly generic historical postcards I feel nothing, and am less inclined to continue. I mean, what's on the left there - a guy looking at running water. So?

Well, that was the stream that went around the park Hence the name. It's not an Island any more; there's no water for quite some distance. You'd think the city's website would explain this, but no.

The wading pool above could be anywhere, but it was the place for kids to cool off at Island Park on the 4th street side. Right where the F-M Community Theater is today.

We now return to the more recent past.