Current Exhibit
There are few places that have undergone a more radical transformation during the past six decades than Marco Island, Florida. The Mackles, founders of the Deltona Corporation, literally reshaped the island in keeping with their long-term masterplan for a full-scale residential community, capitalizing on the unique history, community pride, and undeniable natural splendor that continue to make it so alluring.
As they brought Marco Island to the attention of the nation, it soon became known not only as a vacation destination but as a place for year-round tropical living for fun in the sun, boating and golf. In this exhibit, immerse yourself in the irresistible appeal of the island’s Deltona years of the 1960s and 1970s, and trace the evolution and lasting impact of the Mackles’ vision for modern Marco Island.
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THE MODERN MARCO GALLERY IN HONOR OF
Herb and Emily Savage
FUNDING FOR THIS EXHIBIT GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
Collier County Museums, Tish and Rene Champagne, Marco Island Historical Society
Funding for the gulls sculpture restoration generously provided by
The United Church of Marco Island, Marco Island Community Fund of Collier Community Foundation, Jim and Allyson Richards
Funding for the installation of the gulls sculpture generously provided by
Chris Sullivan, Marco Island Realtor
Exhibit Photo Gallery
Quinn's restaurant coffee cup, circa 1970s. MIHS 2004.01.039.
Marco Beach Hotel polo shirt, circa 1975. MIHS 2015-25-022.
Marco Island Airways pilot hat, circa 1972-1984. MIHS 2015-51-001.
45 RPM vinyl record album of The Marco Island Song by Denny Zavett with the Society of Two, circa 1970s. MIHS 2014-14-073A-C.
45 RPM record of Marco Memories by Frankie Ray and Maryellen, circa 1980s. MIHS 2014-14-074B.
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