YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

1936

The Children's Railroad was built in the Hrazdan Gorge.

Yerevan Children's Railway

OTHER

1679

On June 4, a strong earthquake completely destroyed the town. The Yerevan Fortress was destroyed completely, so were the following churches: Poghos-Petros, Katoghike, Zoravor and the Gethsemane Chapel.

1913

The first telephone station began operating. It was operating only for 80 people.