Twin Maples

Twin Maples Historic estate on the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places. Home of The Fortnightly Club of Summit. The house was designed by Alfred F. and Mrs. J.

Twin Maples was built in 1908 using a Neoclassical style similar to our nation's White House with a facade dominated by a full-height porch supported by classical columns. Norris, a well-known New York and Montclair architect. It was erected with the finest materials and details of its time. Gustav Amsink, reputedly the "wealthiest citizen of Summit" was the first owner of the land where the futur

e Twin Maples would be built. The property was sold to Mr. James Foley, a prominent New York Attorney, who commissioned Norris to build Twin Maples. Karoline Davis and James Foley had no children and occupied the house until James' death in 1916. The house was sold to Mr. Frederic N. Collins in 1918. Frederick Collins was president of James E. Ward & Co., steamship agents and brokers and was known in downtown Manhattan as the "Sugar King" for bringing sugar as cargo from the Caribbean. The Collins had one child, Lydia and conducted a lively household entertaining extensively until Frederick's death in 1947 at the age of 90. Mrs. Collins sold Twin Maples to The Fortnightly Club of Summit in 1949. The house gained its historical status in 1996 and is listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. Lydia Collins attended Kent Place School in Summit and married Rev. Dr. W. de Forest. Lydia shared many memories and photographs with the club and lived in Summit until her death in 2001 at the age of 102.

01/11/2026

Mah Jongg at Twin Maples 💕

10/20/2025
Twin Maples will be open to the public for free guided tours during this event. Please stop in! There’s free parking on ...
10/08/2025

Twin Maples will be open to the public for free guided tours during this event. Please stop in! There’s free parking on site ✨

Explore Summit’s historic sites Oct 18-19 during Union County’s free Four Centuries in a Weekend. Discover century-old homes, museums & more. Learn more.

Thanks for coming to see the Privateers! 🏴‍☠️⚓️🇺🇸✨
10/05/2025

Thanks for coming to see the Privateers! 🏴‍☠️⚓️🇺🇸✨

Two unforgettable events on Saturday October 4 at Twin Maples!✨At 2pm and 3pm, NJ Privateers will take over Twin Maples ...
10/01/2025

Two unforgettable events on Saturday October 4 at Twin Maples!

✨At 2pm and 3pm, NJ Privateers will take over Twin Maples for family-friendly pirate shenanigans with The Sea Dogs singing sea shanties and reenacting American Revolution history. An entertaining and educational program for all ages!

✨Colonial Tavern Night at 5-9pm will be an adults-only evening with mouth-watering appetizers and desserts. The Regimental Brewmeister will bring colonial beer, punches, shrubs, and cordials for us to taste at the open bar. The Ministers of Apollo will provide live entertainment and games, colonial style. It will be a unique and memorable experience!

We'd love to see you and your families! Tickets at www.fortnightlyclub.org

05/24/2025

Did you notice our new historic marker?

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214 Springfield Avenue
Summit, NJ
07901

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