1852. The original Parade Family Hotel was a wooden building, built on land purchased by J. Orr. 1853. MCC BR: Peters, Colhoun and McFarlane to build for selves stuccoed frame house, between Powlett Street and Parade Family Hotel. 1854. Stephen Tiverton. Wood, 14 rooms, bar, kitchen and stables. 1855. Name mentioned: Thos. Lean - Parade Family Hotel. 1858. Ward - Licensee. 1859. MCC BR: T.