History of Site and Owners
- 1872 — 3 July. Land granted to Bernard Charles Beale.
- 1881 — Transfer of ownership to Edward Aeneus Harker.
- 1887 — Transfer of ownership to John Sloper Edgecumbe.
- 1919–1927 — Original allotment of land subdivided into four lots. Beale cottage is located on lot 4.
- 1920 — Transfer of ownership to George Earnest Forrest.
- 1927 — Transfer of ownership to G F E Edgecumbe and J H Edgecumbe.
- 1927 — Transfer of ownership to George Earnest Forrest.
- 1959 — Transmission to George Fredrick Forrest and Thomas Christopher.
- 1961 — Transfer of ownership to Louisa May Forrest.
- 1992 — Transfer of ownership to Hamilton City Council.
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