The construction of a complex of buildings in Lenin Square (architects Alexander Tamanyan, Rafo Israelyan) and the Matenadaran repository for ancient manuscripts (architect Mark Grigoryan) which rose above Lenin Avenue (present-day Mashtots) was completed.
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1857
The first pharmacy was opened, which belonged to the Shakhnazarov. Construction began on a fountain in the town park.
1959
The opening of the David of Sassoun statue (sculptor Yervand Kochar) took place in the square near the railway station.
