- Even it is called Time square but there is no realationship with Time.
- In 1904, Albert Ochs, publisher of The New York Times, gave name to the square.
- Before 1904, it called Longacre Square.
- At the begining, Longarce Square only has few buildings. A developer thought this Square had potential for a new “uptown” neighborhood. Following the development , soon the area turned into a veritable red-light district.
- People are allowed to smoke in Time Square.
- Many people come to Times Square for the ambiance and the billboards spectacle, but there are also many restaurants and shops.
- ABC’s good morning are filmed in Time Square.
- Paramount Building is the icon of Time Square.
- About million people would be together to celebrate the ‘Dropping of the Ball’ in new year’s eve.
- Time square is the one of most visted place. About 131 million would acrossed Time Square per year.
http://www.aviewoncities.com/nyc/timessquare.htm
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/8451853/10-facts-about-Times-Square.html
http://www.nyctourist.com/times-square-history.php
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