Charles W. Hoffman (1852-1931); Initiated: 1884; Trade: Dumb Waiters. A Dumbwaiter and Elevator Manufactuer by trade, Charles Hoffman was educated in the public schools of the City of New York. After a period of apprenticeship, he opened his own business on West Twenty-eighth Street; he worked in this capacity until his retirement in 1912. Besides his presidency, he officially served the General Society as Second Vice President (1901) and Vice President (1902). His participation on Standing Committes included the School Comittee (1896-1900, 1907-1917, 1921), the Library Comittee (1904, 1920), and the Finance Comittee (1904-1906, 1918-1919); his activities with the Society spanned a period of thirty-six years. Additionally, he was the oldest member of the Solon Masonic Lodge, as well as being a member of the York Commandery of Knights Templar and a member of the Shrine (thirty-second degree of Masonry).
Digitized by the Metropolitan New York Library Council as part of the Culture In Transit project, funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Item number 161
Extent
1 portrait mounted and framed in glass ; 39cm x 33cm
Related Resource
General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, Industry and Culture Collection