Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Fresno, California
historic place
The Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in Fresno, California, stands as a historic place. The first Armenian church in Fresno was established in 1900, serving the community at F and Monterey Streets. This initial wooden structure was destroyed by fire on July 9, 1913. Following this event, the congregation moved to build a new, larger church. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the current structure took place on November 1, 1913, with the cornerstone laid on January 4, 1914. The church, located at Ventura and M Streets, was completed and consecrated on December 13, 1914. This church holds distinction as the first Armenian church in the United States built with traditional Armenian architecture. It was designed by Lawrence Karekin Cone, Fresno's first Armenian architect. The Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, marking its enduring historical significance in Fresno County.