It was founded in 1926 as well as an orphanage center and it is named after Panagiotis Skagiopoulos for the aid of orphanages from the wars, the name is still used into the present day. From 1923, the neighbourhood incorporated Chalkomata. The older name of the area was Gyri (Γύρι) or Giri.
Founded in 1926 as a children's welfare center, it bears the name of Panagiotis Skagiopoulos to support orphanages affected by wars, and is still known today. Since 1923, the surrounding neighborhood has included Chalkomata. The area was previously called Gyri (Γύρι) or Giri.