History: Mr.Tapping was born in London, England on March 17, 1855. Records note he was first a scout in the Louis Riel Rebelion. He arrived in Revelstoke in 1890. He started as a building contractor and in 1896 built the local theatre. in 1898, he built the famous Opera House, as well as having opened a lumber yard in 1897. Mr.Tapping was instrumental in drawing up the original charter for the local Board of Trade, which was officially registered in Victoria on July 12, 1895. He was very prominent in Community affairs, and was an ardent supporter for Revelstoke. He died in Revelstoke in February 17, 1944.
