Bay Island (California)

Waters and Rufus Sanborn (Vice President of the Citizens National Bank of Los Angeles) bought it in 1904 for $350.

Although at first, hunters could only arrive at low tide, it was not long until a walk on pilings was constructed.

Her acting talents were noted early and, as a young woman, she was placed under a life contract with the Imperial Theatre of Warsaw.

Her fame, plus a fast-paced life and some personal losses, resulted in her collapse and the decision to immigrate to the United States to try communal farming in Anaheim.

As Orange County's first rich famous resident, Bay Island was temporarily renamed in her honor.