Alpha-1887

Alpha was the first cottage on Heron Island, built in 1887 for Francis McGee Thompson, passed down through the family and now inhabited by the Eschauzier/Tedeschi Clan.  


Alpha Photo Gallery

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12 photo(s) Updated on: Sunday, May 08, 2022
  • Colorized version of a very early photo (1890?) of Alpha cottage, as seen from the Annex area. Rudimentary tennis court visible on right, Gamage store on left through the trees.
  • Small bookcase L of fireplace is still on wall elsewhere. Chair, with same cushion, still in living room, as of 2021.
  • Mary Nims Thompson (1839-1915) on Alpha porch
  • Frances McGee Thompson, patriarch of the Alpha clan. His was the first cottage ('Alpha') to be completed in the summer of 1887.
  • Alpha from the East.
  • Mary Thompson (later Mary Alexander) in the late 1930s.
  • Francis Nims Thompson, 1930s.
  • Francis Nims Thompson, 1930s, with one of his manicured spruces.

Detailed History of Alpha Cottage

The FMT Era
1887-1916


Francis McGee Thompson


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Alpha cottage shortly after construction, 1887.

The FNT Era

1917-1947


Francis Nims Thompson

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Alpha cottage around 1930

The Alexander Era
1948-2008


Mary Nims (Thompson) Alexander


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