Hatfield, PA - Alderfer Auction & Appraisal is proud to
present the Americana Collection from the estate of Charles H. Hoeflich.
Mr. Hoeflich was a well-regarded financier and philanthropist from
Southeastern Pennsylvania. He began his banking career at Philadelphia
National Bank before becoming the president of Union National Bank and
Trust Company, Souderton. He played an integral role in transitioning
Union National Bank into the Univest Corporation, where he was chairman
of the board and eventually chairman emeritus before retiring in May
2011.
Mr. Hoeflich believed in growing and supporting
local businesses such as the Crawford Broadcasting Company of
Philadelphia, whose owner, Donald B. Crawford, came to the bank in a
final attempt to secure a loan to save his radio stations. Crawford had
been turned down by numerous financial institutions before coming to see
Hoeflich, who agreed to loan him the money to stave off bankruptcy and
save a local business.
Hoeflich’s philanthropic endeavors
were numerous. He was a founding director of the Human Rights
Foundation, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and Penn Foundation.
According to these organizations, Hoeflich’s continued support and
counsel for these charities were essential to their growth and
continuation. His passion for giving back to the community continues
today with the entire proceeds from this estate sale benefitting
Biblical Theological Seminary, Grand View Hospital, Intercollegiate
Studies Institute, and Penn Foundation.
Hoeflich’s love of
American history and Americana was evident in his collection of
antiques. He was an avid collector of early American stoneware, baskets,
redware, and furniture, especially pieces from Pennsylvania. The
two-day sale features nearly 1,000 items from the 18th century farmhouse in Bedminster, PA, known as “Elderberry Farm,” that Hoeflich called home for half a century.
More
than 500 lots will be sold during the two-day sale, beginning on
Friday, June 8 at 6:00 pm and continuing at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 9
at the Alderfer Auction Center. The vast collection of Americana is
currently on preview from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at
the Alderfer Auction Center at 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440.
Visit www.alderferauction.com to view the online catalog and for more
information.
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have been providing auction and appraisal services to individuals,
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solutions to those in transition as well as real estate auctions,
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Charles Hoeflich:
Charles
Hoeflich was an avid collector of early Americana stoneware, baskets,
redware and furniture, especially from Pennsylvania.
Elderberry Farm:
The two-day sale features nearly 1,000 items from Mr. Hoeflich's 18th century farmhouse in Bedminster, PA, known as Elderberry Farm.
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