Island Views Island in the 1890's The island in the 1890s had a cabin on it. Notice the two prominent trees on the west end of the island that are still alive here. Island in the 1890s The cabin is no longer visible and the trees at the west end of the island are dying. The water level is relatively low judging from the rocks. Island in 1889. Island, 1906 Black and white version of the handcolored Rotograph Co. postcard. 1921 Postcard The card was published by Chas. W. Hughes of Mechanicsville. It is in the same series as the road views. island_postcard_vintage_L Undated view of Island