Isaac Ellison (1863 - 1928) was a Romanian businessman who was a leading member of the Jewish community in Singapore.
Early life
editCareer
editHe came to Singapore prior to 1898. His dealings in shares and property were very successful, leading to him becoming very wealthy.[1] He later became the proprietor of the International Restaurant in the Alkaff Arcade.[2] He built the Ellison Building in 1924 for commercial purposes.[3]
He was a race horse owner and imported his horses from England and Australia.[2]
Personal life and death
editHe was married to Flora Ellison.[3] They had ten children.[2]
In April 1928, he left Singapore and travelled to Karlovy Vary on vacation.[2] However, while he was in Vienna, he was involved in an accident which resulted in his death.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mr. Isaac Ellison". The Malaya Tribune. Singapore. 7 July 1928. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d "DEATH OF MR. I. ELLISON". The Straits Budget. Singapore. 12 July 1928. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ a b Zaccheus, Melody (29 October 2016). "LTA and URA reviewing plans to tear down part of historic Ellison Building". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "MR. I. ELLISON DEAD". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. Singapore. 7 July 1928. Retrieved 26 October 2022.