Times Square

The brightest, Disney-esque part of Manhattan is called "Times Square." But have you ever noticed that when you say the intersection of 7th Ave and B'way out loud you pronounce it "Time Square" ?

Originally the site of a former NY militia soldier John Morin Scott, who served under George Washington, the property was bought by the Astor family, and then the New York Times built their headquarters at the downtown edge of the intersection; soon be addressed "One Times Square." Todays iconic light displays have their origins in 1904, when a local bank at 46th St and Broadway put up their first electric sign on the corner.

And apparently some plays happen around there too, but they're way out of the student budget so I only go on a TKTS ticket :-)