YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY
1902
In 1902, the first railway line passed through Erivan, connecting it with Alexandropol (present-day Gyumri) and Tiflis.
In 1908, the second railway line connected Erivan with Julfa and Persia.
The emergence of railroad contributed to the economic development of the city.
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1652-1705
A wealthy Erivan resident, Khodja Grigor, installed a supply of spring water from the upper parts of the Getar River to the Old District (nowadays, the center of Abovyan Street). Vardapet Hovhannes allocated money to construct a stone bridge over the Getar River. Khodja Panos started the construction of St. Zoravar in the place of the dilapidated Anania Chapel.
2007
On November 16, the official opening ceremony of Northern Avenue took place, the construction of which began in 2002.
