History Of Union Square
Nearby Businesses
Architecture /Design
Public Art and Landmarks
Parachute Health
100
In the late 19th century, Union Square became known as the headquarters for what movement?
The Labor Movement
100
Which historic bookstore near Union Square claims to have 18 miles of books?
The Strand Bookstore
100
What architectural style characterizes many of the 19th-century buildings surrounding Union Square?
Beaux-Arts
100
What famous statue in Union Square honors the 16th President of the United States and was the first public statue of him in New York?
Abraham Lincoln Statue
100
The second office was around the corner from what delicious place?
Dough! An amazing donut shop
200
Which U.S. president's statue was the first ever installed in Union Square?
George Washington
200
What major tech company has its New York City headquarters in the Union Square area?
Facebook (now Meta)
200
The Metronome, an iconic art installation in Union Square, features a clock. What unique feature does this clock display?
It counts down the time left in the day
200
The "Metronome" installation features a large hand sculpture known as what?
The Hand of Time
200
The office on 18th was welcome to Parachuters and...
Dogs!
300
Union Square got its name because it was the meeting point of which two major roads in early New York City?
Broadway and Bowery
300
What independent movie theater near Union Square is known for showing arthouse films and hosting festivals?
The Angelika Film Center
300
What iconic skyscraper, completed in 1902, is located just a short walk from Union Square.
The Flatiron Building
300
What famous holiday event takes place annually in Union Square?
Union Square Holiday Market
300
Pizza Friday started at which office location?
The WeWork
400
What year was Union Square officially established as a public park?
1839
400
This chain store near Union Square is famous for its giant four-story location and Christmas displays.
Barnes and Noble
400
The building housing the Union Square Greenmarket was originally what type of facility?
A pavilion for flower shows and public markets
400
Name the artist behind the “Conjoined” sculpture that was temporarily displayed in Union Square Park.
Roxy Paine
400
What was the glassed in room at the second office location used for?
Ping Pong
500
The first Labor Day parade in the U.S. took place in Union Square in what year?
1882
500
Name the popular Union Square market where local farmers, bakers, and artisans sell their products
Union Square Greenmarket
500
Who designed the original layout of Union Square Park?
Samuel Ruggles
500
The Gandhi statue in Union Square was installed in what year?
1986
500
How can we leverage our supplier network to expand clinicans network?
Final Jeopardy!
The flywheel effect!