Old Armenian Town, Fresno, California

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Template:More citations needed Template:Use mdy dates Template:Use American English Old Armenian Town in Fresno, California, is a former enclave of Armenian immigrants. Community gathering places include the Armenian Community Center<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> on Ventura Street and the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> There are also restaurants and delis that specialize in Armenian cuisine.

As of 2020, there were plans to redevelop the area.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The new project, also dubbed "Old Armenian Town" is to contain a courthouse for California's Fifth Appellate District Court of Appeals, a major multi-story commercial office building, and an Armenian Museum.Template:Citation needed

There have been renewed efforts for the historic preservation of the neighborhood.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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