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The La Poff Collection

The La Poff Collection (donated by Cathy La Poff Goldman). This week we present selected photos from the La Poff Collection. Norman La Poff was a successful native Paterson businessman who was president of United Hardware, Inc. He was very active at Temple Emanuel and became president of Temple Emanuel in 1978.

William Axelrod La Poff, Norman La Poff, United Hardware Inc, Paterson New Jersey, 1978

William Axelrod and Norman La Poff in front of United Hardware Inc. store, 1978.

United Hardware 1949-1950 Bowling Champs, Southside League, Paterson New Jersey

United Hardware 1949-1950 Bowling Champs, Southern League.

United Hardware Inc., Paterson New Jersey, 1955, Fred Minicucci, Esmo "Dempsey{ Panicucci, Dino Martelli, Norman La Poff, Steven Morrel, John H. Barnes

New paint mixer for United Hardware Inc. which can create 26 million hues of paint, 1955.

Temple Emanuel of North Jersey, Paterson New Jersey, 1980, Officers, Clergy, Board of Trustees, Past Presidents, Honorary Trustees

The upper left image is a Temple Emanuel invitation to President's Ball honoring Norman La Poff. The upper right image is a Temple Emanuel President's ball program honoring Norman La Poff.

Temple Emanuel of North Jersey, Paterson New Jersey, Clergy, Officers, Board of Trustees, Past Presidents, Honorary Trustees, 1980

The upper left image is a Temple Emanuel invitation to President's Ball honoring Norman La Poff. The upper right image is a Temple Emanuel President's ball program honoring Norman La Poff.

President Norman La Poff, Marcia Ellen La Poff, 1980, Temple Emanuel of North Jersey

Temple Emanuel President's Ball program indicating a brief bio of Norman La Poff.

Norman La Poff, United Hardware Inc relocation, Boumar Place, Elmwood Park New Jersey,

Temple Emanuel President's Ball program indicating a brief bio of Norman La Poff.