Larrykelley11
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Jekyll island, Ga.
We are at a friend’s Wedding here, it’s quite beautiful with tons of charm. Some notable things about the area:
- it was a originally a cotton farm with working slaves
- purchased by the state of Georgia and is a park now
- many wealthy families from the gilded age ( JP Morgan, Vanderbilts and Roosevelts ) had homes here
- first US transatlantic phone call was made here
- the last slave boat landed here
Worth a visit, if you’re in the area.
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Jekyll island, Ga.
We are at a friend’s Wedding here, it’s quite beautiful with tons of charm. Some notable things about the area: - it was a originally a cotton farm with working slaves - purchased by the state of Georgia and is a park now - many wealthy families from the ...
The Island also known for...
The Meeting at Jekyll Island A secret gathering at a secluded island off the coast of Georgia in 1910 laid the foundations for the Federal Reserve System. https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/jekyll-island-conference ...
Have fun, Larry.
You have confirmed my previous Google research that it’s a lovely spot for a wedding! All the best, Jon Ps. Lovely Overseas!
I used to be a maintenance guy at the very same hotel some twenty eight years ago when I came to us!
Worked there for about a year then moved north. I used to love watching the sunrise and the fishing boats early in the morning… If only wouldn’t be so many mosquitoes…😂 Thank you for bringing back those great memories! Savor and enjoy that wonderful histo...
Thanks for the tour, Larry!
Enjoy your time in the south. I know the weather has been fantastic lately 😁
History and beauty.
What a perfect pairing Larry! The Vacheron Constantin Overseas at a location that once hosted America's Gilded Age elite. Wear it in great health! Bill
Wonderful photos of a beautiful place, Larry.
Your VCO was a great choice for the occasion !
Nice! Love Jekyll Island...
We stayed down in that area at the Jekyll Ocean Club, which is the sister property, 5 years ago and loved the whole experience. I hope to get back there one day! ...