The island’s downfall began during the Great Depression of the 1930’s and World War II sped up the process. Members were afraid that German submarines could invade local waters and they sold their cottages, bringing an end to “the Club Era.’’ From 1942 to 1948 the island deteriorated. Items left behind by the rich and famous were stored and in 1948, Jekyll was declared a State Park. The on history. It’s been more like a coastal eclectic look while honoring the past.’’ The rooms have all been tastefully redone. All have fireplaces, and the Grand Dining Room was completely renovated and serves breakfast, as well as a delicious Sunday buffet. “The guest rooms are now at the level of comfort and style of the luxury hotels, but what makes us special is our history.’’ The Mosaic Museum is the base for daily guided tours of the island. Visitors can also traverse the island by bicycles, which are readily available. Other lodging on Jekyll include, a Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Holiday Inn and Days Inn hotels. flavor of the good old days was missing until recently, when the Jekyll Island Club was upgraded. “Every single guest room was completely renovated. More color was brought into the rooms. In the past everything was painted white. The exterior of the buildings hasn’t changed, but now the colors in the rooms really pop. We maintained the historic rooms. It was a modern take Indiana Golf Journal
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