Florham

Florham is a historic estate located in Madison and Florham Park, New Jersey, originally built in the 1890s for Hamilton McKown Twombly and his wife, Florence Adele Vanderbilt, a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family. This Georgian Revival mansion, one of the ten largest houses in the United States, showcases exquisite architecture by the renowned firm McKim, Mead & White and features stunning interiors designed by Stanford White. The estate includes beautiful Italianate gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and was once a vibrant country retreat for the Twombly family. Today, Florham is part of Fairleigh Dickinson University, preserving its rich history while serving as an educational campus. Visitors can explore its architectural grandeur and the legacy of the Gilded Age, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and researchers alike.