Why Times Square is Called Times Square

Did you know? Formerly named Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in 1904 after The New York Times moved there – to the building located at 1 Times Square today (the one with the New Year’s Eve ball on top).

 

times square, new york city. Photo: lucas Compan

 

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