A Pictorial Tour of Jekyll Island

Bob and I went to Jekyll Island while TC & Taylor went to a

Skate Park in Jacksonville. After driving around the island and

having lunch we decided to take a tram tour. This picture

is after the tour while we were leaving the "Big Hotel".

In the beginning Jekyll Island was a place where the millionaires

built their summer homes. They would come down with their

servants for the summer. As time went on some of the servants

remained on the island year round. Above is a picture of one of the

mansions that have been restored. Sadly there are no remains

of the servants quarters.

Another restored house

A typical sign is front of restored houses

There is still an active croquet league in existence today. As is

customary when playing the game the participant must wear an

all white attire. Here on the island they take their croquet very,

very seriously. This picture is on the front lawn of the Big Hotel.

Bob enjoying a few minutes in the court yard.

There is a nice little fountain next to the table.

This is a view from what they call the

Millionaires Hallway of the hotel.

The day would not be complete without a picture

of the bar.

This is the formal dining in the hotel

A sidewalk leading up to one of the homes. Notice

the flowers in bloom along the walkway - at the

end of February! Imagine what this place must

look like in summer....

This is a picture of the Rockefeller's summer home.

The big front porch faces the ocean with a beautiful

view of the sunset. In all these homes they have kitchens

that were never used. All of the meals were prepared

up at the hotel and brought over to the house or

on a day/evening with no company the families

would take their meals at the hotel.

Cars were not allowed on the island. The reason

for going there was to get away from the

hustle and bustle. So people began using these

battery operated two seaters as a way to

get around. This one is in the Rockefeller's driveway.

Another look at the croquet players

enjoying their game on a sunny

winter day. Ah! the life of the

rich and famous.