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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Mary Thompson (later Mary Alexander) in the late 1930s.

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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