NY Time Square and Broadway: A Tour of New York City's Iconic Landmark

Published: 18 January 2023
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10 interesting facts about Lights of Time Square
1. Times Square is one of the most iconic and recognizable places in the world, with its bright lights and billboards.
2. The area was originally called Longacre Square until the New York Times moved there in 1904 and renamed it Times Square.
3. The lights of Times Square are always on, even if the rest of the city is experiencing a blackout.
4. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the lights of Times Square were turned off for the first time in its history.
5. The world-famous New Year’s Eve Ball Drop has been held in Times Square since 1907.
6. Over 300,000 people visit Times Square every day.
7. The famous Broadway theaters in Times Square host over 25 million people each year.
8. The lights of Times Square are estimated to consume around 2.9 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.
9. Times Square is home to the headquarters of many major media companies, including ABC, CBS, and NBC.
10. Times Square is one of the most expensive advertising markets in the world, with prices as high as $4.5 million per year for a single billboard.


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