Who purchased the 87-acre estate that became Graylyn in 1925?
Spouses Nathalie Lyons Gray and Bowman Gray Sr. purchased the 87-acre estate from R. J. Reynolds in 1925 to build their dream home.
Questions about Graylyn
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did construction begin on the Graylyn mansion in North Carolina?
The groundbreaking for the mansion took place on the 15th of January 1928 with up to 136 people working on the construction at one time.
What caused the extensive damage to the interior of Graylyn in 1980?
A fire started in the house during a performance by the Winston-Salem Symphony on the lawn on the 20th of June 1980 which damaged the interior extensively.
How much did it cost to restore Graylyn after the 1980 fire?
The restoration of the mansion and Bernard Cottage was completed in 1984 at a total cost of $6,000,000 to return the property to its 1932 appearance.
Which organization listed Graylyn on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978?
Graylyn is currently a member of Historic Hotels of America and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 before current operations began.