Armenian Street in Singapore?
Q. I was browsing on Google Maps looking different countries with "Armenia" in it... and I found an "Armenian Street" in Singapore! Now, I'm not doubting that there could be Armenians there, but does anyone know why it's called Armenian Street? This is really interesting. Thanks! A. Armenian Street (Singapore) was named after the nearby Armenian Church (aka Armenian Apostolic Church of St Gregory the Illuminator). Built in 1835-36, this is the oldest church in S'pore, & has been gazetted as a national monument since 1973. Already extant before the church, the street later ran along one-third of the church's boundary, & was originally known as Armenian Church Street, before the name was shortened to its present-day moniker. The other side of the church is bounded by Hill Street. Loke Yew Street (a by-lane beside the church) connects Armenian Street to Hill Street. Below are some archival photos of the mentioned sites. * Armenian Street (Arme...