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Meet the Cohn Brothers - Brooklyn's Architects

About this event


Architects Benjamin and Abraham Cohn were Latvian Jews who came to NYC at the turn of the last century. No photos of them could be found. Nobody knows where they went to college. But you know their work. They designed well over 100 buildings in Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens - but are best known for their six-story apartment buildings that are found all over the boro. This ride features their iconic architecture - not just their famous apartment buildings, but also a synagogue, a mansion, and an entire block.

 

This is a 26 mile ride with 700 feet of elevation. We will be using a Happy Face No Dawdling pace - but the ride will make various stops along the way to view and discuss the Cohn. Brothers' architecture, and how they made Brooklyn what it is today. Lunch is late in the ride at mile 19 - so bring snacks if you get hangry. Remember to bring a lock and your usual bike stuff.

Date and Time

Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Location

Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park
Plaza Street West and Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY  11215
USA

Ride Leader(s)

David Meltzer

Margery Cooper

Category

Happy Face Rides 10-12 mph

Mileage:

26

Endpoint:

Grand Army Plaza

Registration Info

Registration is closed - Event is full
Registration cancellations will be accepted

Capacity

15 Total Slots
Event is full - Waitlist available