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"By 1885 Jekyll Island had a new destiny. No longer would it have an agricultural future; it would become a playground for the wealthy. Newton Finney, John Eugene Dubignon’s brother-in-law, had bigger ideas for Jekyll Island. Finney had suggested to Dubignon the potential of selling the island to Northern businessmen as a winter resort. Newton Finney, with the help of his brother-in-law, John Eugene Dubignon, received help from a New York backer to assist with the purchase of the entire island. By 1885, Dubignon was the sole owner of Jekyll. During 1885 Newton Finney had also partnered with Oliver K. King who was an associate of Finney’s from New York. They brought together a group of men and petitioned the Glynn county courts, becoming incorporated as the “Jekyl Island Club” on December 9, 1885. They agreed to sell 100 shares of the Jekyll Island Club stock to 50 individuals at $600 a share."

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    • photo of peachuz01
    • Great historical place. Thanks for the detail you put into your photos. It's very educational. A new idea. Linda

    • said peachuz01

    • 2009.08.22 at 19:17:37 PDT
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    • Beautiful, the colors are awesome. ~Deb & Rick~

    • said AKaurora

    • 2008.02.07 at 12:19:51 PST
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    • Great shot, well done!

    • said gyuri65

    • 2007.12.03 at 06:45:25 PST
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    • You're going to be tired of hearing from me, but these exquisite sapphire sky backdrops cause your photos to really POP!!!

    • said ladybug591

    • 2007.12.01 at 18:27:18 PST

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