National Register of Historic Places

Twin Maples

Summit, Union County, New Jersey
Listed
August 28, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97000977

About this property

Twin Maples is an estate located at 8 Edgewood Road in the city of Summit in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1997, for its significance in architecture. 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 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.

Location

8 Edgewood Rd.
Summit, Union County, New Jersey
40.71734, -74.34960

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Twin Maples listed on the National Register?

Twin Maples was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Twin Maples?

Twin Maples is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Twin Maples?

The period of significance for Twin Maples is recorded as the industrial era.

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