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.