Men of Means

Seeking privacy from the overflowing crowds at the Clubhouse while still enjoying its French chef, billiards wing, and main parlor, Henry B. Hyde and other Jekyll Island associates built the elegant Sans Souci. Hyde, known as the Czar of Jekyll for his demanding management of the Club's affairs, directed every aspect of its creation, from selecting its site near the Clubhouse amenities to choosing the color of its carpets. He also personally approved its occupants, rejecting both those with children and those with mistresses. His careful attention to taste and comfort was appreciated by the owners of Sans Souci's six apartments, which housed figures including J. Pierpont Morgan, James A. Scrymser, William Rockefeller, William P. Anderson, and Joseph Stickney.

Jekyll Island, Georgia · United States