Studio Paine 35 Escombe Avenue Parktown

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History:

Henry Paine converted the gardener's shed standing along the swimming pool (date unknown) into a garden office/studio for his architectural practice. The shed had been used for Umkonto we Sizwe meetings so it is associated with the struggle. Several ANC Umkonto we Sizwe were accommodated during the last years of the struggle. Max Ozinski, one of the members of Operation Vula, was also accommodated in the house for almost a year. Ronnie Kasrils (the "Scarlet Pimpernel") used to visit him clandestinely. (JHF archives)

Builder:

Unknown

Architect:

PAINE Henry

Architectural Firm:

Not applicable

Location Details

Street Number:

Street Name:

Escombe Avenue

Township:

Parktown

Erf Number:

440

SG ID:

T0IR0502000000004400000000

Links and Sources

Source/s:

Johannesburg Heritage Foundation 2018

Declaration Status:

Not Declared

Blue Plaque:

Construction Date - Completion:

1989

Circa:

1980-1989