Born: 1870, Latvia
Died: 11 November 1947
Country most active: International
Also known as: Annie Cohen Kopchovsky
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
Annie Londonderry (ca1870-1947) is known mainly for her well publicized bicycle trip in 1894-95, purportedly around the world. Born in Latvia, she lived in the West End as “Annie Cohen Kopchovsky.” Departing on her bicycle from the Massachusetts State House, she was cheered on by her family, friends, and assorted suffragists.
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