Mr thumbs,
You do know the old saying about assume?
Lots of garden islands, one must pay attention to know WTF is going on.
http://fairbanks-alaska.com/fairbanks-history.htmNorth of the Chena River
The area north of the Chena River was once an island in the middle of the river, bounded on the north by a slough which has since dried up. Called Garden Island, is was home to market gardens and the railroad depot. As Fairbanks grew, it became home to The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the offices and warehouses for the Fairbanks Exploration (F.E.) Company, and the subdivision of Slaterville, an early "bedroom'' community for F.E. employees.
