Twin Maples

Twin Maples is an estate in Summit, Union County, New Jersey, United States, listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[3] Twin Maples was built in 1908, designed by a well-known New York and Montclair architect, Alfred F. Norris, who designed the home in the neoclassical style with a facade dominated by a full-height porch, supported by classical columns.

Twin Maples
Twin Maples in 2006
Twin Maples is located in Union County, New Jersey
Twin Maples
Twin Maples is located in New Jersey
Twin Maples
Twin Maples is located in the United States
Twin Maples
LocationSummit, New Jersey
Nearest cityNewark
Coordinates40°43′02″N 74°21′00″W
Area1.7 acres (0.69 ha)
Built1908 (1908)
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.97000977[1]
NJRHP No.3491[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 29, 1997
Designated NJRHPJuly 16, 1997

Twin Maples was purchased by the Fortnightly Club in 1949 and remains the home of the Fortnightly Club (established 1893), as well as the Summit Junior Fortnightly Club, both 501(c)3 charitable organizations. In 2007, the two clubs joined to renovate historic Twin Maples and opened her doors to area charities for their fundraising events and meetings at suitably low rates.

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