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Wednesday 21 February 2024

Abramowitch, Sidney Arnold


ABRAMOWITCH, Sidney Arnold. B.Arch., A.R I.B.A. Architect. Born Johannesburg 30th November, 1923, son of Elias and Ethel Abramowitch. Educated at Athlone High School and University of the Witwatersrand. Received Institute of Architects Award of Merit for best religious building in the Transvaal, period 1955-1964. Chairman of Public Relations Committee of Transvaal Provincial Institute of Architects 1958-9, 1959-60. Executive Member, Jewish Welfare Council, vice-President of Simon Kuper Lodge, B'nai B'rith, Member Oxford Synagogue. Served with South African Air Force, World War II, University Air Training Squadron, 1942-44. Married Maja Shatz, April, 1950; two sons, two daughters. Recreations: Music, painting, tennis, golf. Add.: 21, Seventh Street, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg.

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