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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Frances McGee Thompson, patriarch of the Alpha clan. His was the first cottage ('Alpha') to be completed in the summer of 1887.

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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