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Harrop's Tearoom

Whistler Mountain from across Alta Lake, with Harrop's Tearoom at far right.

Myrtle at Harrop's

Myrtle Philip standing on the deck at Harrop's Tearoom. Inscriptions on verso "Mrs Philip." and "1930-- / Harrops Tea room deck--"

Dryazell

View of Dryazell, the Harrop's cottage, across Alta Lake.

Harrop's home

Helen Newall, Bert Harrop and Agnes Harrop in front of the Harrop's home after it was completed by Bert and Mr Tapley. Inscriptions on verso : "Helen Newall / Bert Harrop / Agnes Harrop } Their [houseboat?] home built at Rainbow by Mr Harrop [illeg] Dad Tapley - Bert's first [illeg] carpenter work (he was a cabinetmaker in England). The first summer cottage on the hillside, all of which are still standing (1981) + will last another fifty years." and "Approx 1925 / Teahouse."

Bert, Agnes & Myrtle at Dryazell

(l-r) Bert and Agnes Harrop and Myrtle Philip with the Dryazell cabin in its final location after being floated across the lake from Rainbow.

Harrop's Tearoom and cottages

Harrop's Tearoom and cabins from across Alta Lake. Inscription on verso : "Harrop's Tea Room and cabins - site now occupied by Youth Hostel"

Harrop's Point

View of Harrop's Point across a mirror-like Alta Lake. Inscriptions on verso : "Please note the Totem Pole effect when held long ways" ; "For Mr Philip" ; "20's - Harrips Tea Room, Their Residence, and Harrop's Workshop. [Possibly Myrtle Philip's present house above Tea Rm? (this sentence crossed out)] -- no, it isn't" ; ""Nature's Totem Pole"" ; "Hold here [along right edge]"