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|  Maynard House
Spaces for all occasions
One of Burlington's most beautiful homes
Designed by Durham, N.C., architect Archie Davis, Maynard House has remained one of the most beautiful residences in Alamance County since it was built in 1955. In 1990, Elon completed a full renovation under the guidance of Daniel S. Addison. It included the addition of the sun room and reallocation of space on the second floor. Many of the furnishings in Maynard House are gifts from Elon alumni and friends. Throughout the home are hardwood floors, oriental rugs, unique lamps and artwork, and personal items chosen by the Lambert family. Guests Government dignitaries, scholars, media leaders and performing artists have been hosted at Maynard House by President and Mrs. Lambert and their predecessors, President Fred Young and his wife, Phyllis. Among them are the following:
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Maynard House
is a stately two-story Georgian-style brick home that serves
as the residence of Elon University President Leo M. Lambert
and his family. Located on a three-acre lot at 2423 Pineway
Drive, Burlington, the 7,300-square-foot home is located two
miles from the Elon campus. It overlooks the 10th hole of the
Alamance Country Club, the last 18-hole golf course designed
by famed architect Donald Ross. The home is a versatile
facility that is used by the Lamberts to host university
receptions, dinners and meetings throughout the year. It also
includes special guest accommodations for overnight stays by
dignitaries and guests of the Lambert family.
Maynard House has a wide
circular drive that provides easy front-door access. Guests
enter the home through a warm and open foyer. The formal
dining room is used for small dinners and receptions. The
living room includes a fireplace, grand piano and comfortable
furniture – a setting for quiet conversation and good
fellowship. Toward the rear of the home, the bright and
spacious sun room accommodates up to 50 people for meals and
many more for stand-up receptions. It can also be configured
for meeting space or small music performances or lectures.
Adjacent to the sun room is a paneled den with a fireplace,
which serves as the president's office and library. The
first floor also includes a large kitchen, a small sitting
room, an office and a guest bedroom with bath. The back yard
features a wide flagstone patio and a gazebo that provide
wonderful outdoor spaces for large gatherings.
Maynard House was given to
Elon by the estate of Reid and Grace Maynard in 1988. Reid
Maynard was a member of Elon's board of trustees for 35
years, and one of the most distinguished civic and business
leaders in the history of Alamance County. From 1925 until
his death in 1983, Mr. Maynard pioneered several hosiery
mills and other businesses in the area. He served as an
alderman for the City of Burlington and provided leadership
for numerous local organizations. His son Jim Maynard, an
Elon trustee since 1985, was instrumental in the transfer of
the home to the university.