While the layout may be familiar, the early state and Native American street names were changed in 1888 to a numbering system. The road now known as Fourth Corso was previously called Ferry Street, as it was the location where ferries to and from Iowa were loaded and unloaded. (Courtesy of the Morton James Public Library.)

ON THE COVER: The Overland Theatre was a downtown attraction for nearly 40 years. The 850-seat venue celebrated its grand opening in December 1897. Pictured here are the cast and crew of the inaugural show, William Gillett’s Secret Service. (Courtesy of Arbor Lodge.)