History & Origins
Times Square in New York City got its name in 1904 when the New York Times newspaper moved its headquarters to the area — before that, it was called Longacre Square!
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Times Square in New York City got its name in 1904 when the New York Times newspaper moved its headquarters to the area — before that, it was called Longacre Square!
Times Square was once a rural area where horses grazed, and in the 1800s, it was known for being New York City’s horse and carriage district!