Images by Jacob Long (Lightstalkers)

Photos of Hazel and her husband Thomas, left behind on the property sold by her children.

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:06:42 +0000

Photos of Hazel and her husband Thomas, left behind on the property sold by her children.
Photos of Hazel and her husband Thomas, left behind on the property sold by her children.

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:05:55 +0000

Hazel's Cafe circa 1950's: Hazel's Cafe was owned and operated by Hazel Floyd and her husband Thomas. The cafe was a part of the once thriving African American business community on St. Simons Island.
Hazel's Cafe circa 1950's: Hazel's Cafe was owned and operated by Hazel Floyd and her husband Thomas. The cafe was a part of the once thriving African American business community on St. Simons Island.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:12:34 +0000

Many individuals with island homes held in their families for several generations are now selling them off due to rising property taxes and aggressive rezoning of residential areas.
Many individuals with island homes held in their families for several generations are now selling them off due to rising property taxes and aggressive rezoning of residential areas.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:46:01 +0000

One of the few indications left on St. Simons Island of the thriving African American business community of years past.
One of the few indications left on St. Simons Island of the thriving African American business community of years past.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:44:04 +0000

Karen Lynn (Brown) Ward, Resident 9+ Years: "I think like this; if my ancestors had the rare opportunity to purchase land, then who am I to come four, or five generations later and sell that land just to buy a car or other material item, for me it's about heritage."
Karen Lynn (Brown) Ward, Resident 9+ Years: "I think like this; if my ancestors had the rare opportunity to purchase land, then who am I to come four, or five generations later and sell that land just to buy a car or other material item, for me it's about heritage."

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:34:30 +0000

The original cash register from Hazel's Cafe, complete with unpaid tabs from delinquent customers.
The original cash register from Hazel's Cafe, complete with unpaid tabs from delinquent customers.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:33:38 +0000

John Maxwell, Resident 25+ Years: John is a friend of Mr. Marrs and frequents the hangout and former cafe. John states "As long as Fred owns this property, it will stay just like it is."
John Maxwell, Resident 25+ Years: John is a friend of Mr. Marrs and frequents the hangout and former cafe. John states "As long as Fred owns this property, it will stay just like it is."

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:29:11 +0000

Fred Marrs, Resident 25+ Years: Fred is the current owner of the Hazel's Cafe property. He purchased it from Hazel's children and has chosen to keep it's original rustic stylings for the duration of his ownership.
Fred Marrs, Resident 25+ Years: Fred is the current owner of the Hazel's Cafe property. He purchased it from Hazel's children and has chosen to keep it's original rustic stylings for the duration of his ownership.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:10:00 +0000

Miles of fencing line the roadsides throughout Glynn County. Here the Hercules plant is seen in the background.
Miles of fencing line the roadsides throughout Glynn County. Here the Hercules plant is seen in the background.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:08:06 +0000

One of the many abandoned local businesses in downtown Brunswick.
One of the many abandoned local businesses in downtown Brunswick.