Introduction
The Ware-Lyndon House was built by the first Mayor of Athens, physician and businessman, Edward R. Ware circa 1850. The property was purchased in 1880 by Edward S. Lyndon, physician and pharmacist, and remained in the Lyndon family residence until the early twentieth century. Today, the historic Ware-Lyndon House is an integral part of the Lyndon House Arts Center. This two-story brick house represents a blend of the Greek Revival and Italianate styles. The first floor of the home features one of the finest American furniture and decorative arts collections of the Victorian period in Georgia. The house portrays the periods (1850-1890) within which the Ware and Lyndon families resided. A room in the house showcases museum quality memorabilia comprising many of the highlights of Athens history. The Ware-Lyndon House is a locally and nationally designated landmark.