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Union Square

Union Square is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1997, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 97001678.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed December 9, 1997NRIS #97001678★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Union Square?

Union Square is a historic intersection and surrounding neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, United States, located where Broadway and the former Bowery Road – now Park Avenue north of the Square – came together in the early 19th century. Its name denotes that "here was the union of the two principal thoroughfares of the island". The current Union Square Park is bounded by 14th Street on the south, 17th Street on the north, and Union Square West and Union Square East to the west and east respectively. 17th Street links together Broadway and Park Avenue South on the north end of the park, while Union Square East connects Park Avenue South to Fourth Avenue and the continuation of Broadway on the park's south side. The park is maintained by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Union Square
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
December 9, 1997
NRIS reference number
97001678
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.73578, -73.99023
When was Union Square listed on the National Register?

Union Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1997.

Where is Union Square located?

Union Square is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.73578, -73.99023. See the map above.

Is Union Square a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Union Square is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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