Historical Presentation by Allen Dishigirikian | The Forgotten History of James Normart: The First Armenian in Glendale (1896)
Armenian Arts
250 N. Orange Street
Glendale, CA 91203
The Center for Armenian Arts invites the community to a special historical presentation by Allen Dishigirikian, exploring the remarkable and little-known story of James Normart, recognized as the first Armenian to settle in Glendale in 1896.
Titled “The Forgotten History of James Normart: The First Armenian in Glendale (1896)”, the presentation sheds light on an important early chapter of Armenian presence in Glendale and introduces the broader story of the Normart (Yanikian) family, whose history became part of the city’s earliest multicultural development.
Through archival research, family history, and historical context, the program offers insight into the lives of the Normart brothers and the foundations of Armenian community life in Glendale long before the city became one of the largest Armenian centers in the diaspora.
This evening is an opportunity to rediscover an overlooked chapter of local Armenian-American history and engage with the roots of a community whose presence continues to shape Glendale today.
Free Admission
Date & Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM
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