Isaac Lewis
Isaac Lewis (1849–1927) was a Russian-born South African industrialist. He was the cousin and partner of Sammy Marks.[1] He arrived in South Africa in 1870 and became a partner in the company, Lewis & Marks. It became one of the largest property and industrial companies in Southern Africa. He was less well known to the public than Marks.[2]
In the late 1890s Lewis purchased grounds from the company Anglo American in Vereeniging and built his own residence, which is now known as the Riviera On Vaal.[3][4]
Lewis died in 1927 at the age of 78.[5] Lewis street in Vereeniging is named after him.
References
- ^ "Lewis and Marks Building: Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality Heritage Assessment Surveying Form" (PDF). 29 July 2002. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Crowhurst, PJ. "Sammy Marks - British Empire 1815–1914". www.britishempire.me.uk. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ blogonvaal (23 August 2012). "Riviera on Vaal Country Club: Back Then". blogonvaal. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Maccauvlei History - After the Boer War". vaaltriangleinfo.co.za. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Isaac Lewis Dies: Pioneer In Developing Diamond Mines in South Africa". The New York Times. 30 March 1927. p. 25.
Sources
- Encyclopedia of South Africa, Eric Rosenthal, 1967