[1] The earliest existence of Armenians in India dates back to the late 8th century with the arrival of Thomas Cana along the Malabar Coast in 780 CE.

Although not much is known about his origin or mission, Portraits of Hope: Armenians in the Contemporary World by Huberta Von Voss indicates that he was lauded for his work for the rebirth of Christianity.

[2] The long and narrow street houses several historically important buildings, including several places of worship.

The first church was built of timber in the present High Court area after obtaining permission from the East India Company.

The first church was built of timber in the present High Court area with permission from the East India Company.

[3] The street is home to the Kachchaleswarar Temple built in 1725 by Kalavai Chetty, a 'dubash' working for the British East India Company, on a land belonging to him.

[4] The street is also the headquarters of Binny's, a leading business establishment of the city from 1799 till its closure in the 1990s, which moved the office to the area in 1812.

The headquarters building is a classic structure with curved verandahs, huge halls and teak wood stairs.

[1] The headquarters building of the Young Men's Indian Association (YMIA), built by Annie Besant in 1915, is located next to Binny's.