Times Square and 42nd Street in Vintage Postcards

Times Square, celebrated as the crossroads of the world, begins at 42nd Street, America''s main stem. Times Square has a rich history as the center of American popular culture, embracing music, theater, and hospitality. Forty-second Street, once the northern boundary of commercial New York, was transformed into a legendary focal point of the publishing, entertainment, and transportation industries following the expansion of Grand Central Terminal.