History Of Union Square
1839
Which historic bookstore near Union Square claims to have 18 miles of books?
The Strand Bookstore
What architectural style characterizes many of the 19th-century buildings surrounding Union Square?
Beaux-Arts
What is the name of the statue of the famous U.S. president on horseback in Union Square?
George Washington Statue
The second office or first real office on 18th street had a perfect location for a slack donut around the corner called __?
Dough! An amazing donut shop
Union Square got its name because it was the meeting point of which two major roads in early New York City?
Broadway and Bowery
What major tech company has its New York City headquarters in the Union Square area?
Meta (formerly Facebook)
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
The "Metronome" installation features a large hand sculpture known as what?
The Hand of Time
The office on 18th was welcome to Parachuters and __?
Dogs!
In the late 19th century, Union Square became known as the headquarters for what movement?
The labor movement
This chain store near Union Square is famous for its giant four-story location and Christmas displays.
Barnes & Noble
This iconic Flatiron District skyscraper, completed in 1902, is located just a short walk from Union Square.
The Flatiron Building
What famous holiday event takes place annually in Union Square?
Union Square Holiday Market
Pizza Friday started at which office location?
The WeWork
Which U.S. president's statue was the first ever installed in Union Square?
George Washington
What independent movie theater near Union Square is known for showing arthouse films and hosting festivals?
The Angelika Film Center
The building housing the Union Square Greenmarket was originally what type of facility?
A pavilion for flower shows and public markets
Name the artist behind the “Conjoined” sculpture that was temporarily displayed in Union Square Park.
Roxy Paine
The glassed in room located at the 18th street location was for __? ?
Ping Pong
The first Labor Day parade in the U.S. took place in Union Square in what year?
1882
Name the popular Union Square market where local farmers, bakers, and artisans sell their products
Union Square Greenmarket
Who designed the original layout of Union Square Park?
Samuel Ruggles
The Gandhi statue in Union Square was installed in what year?
1986