"It's no secret that Union Square is one of the buzziest neighborhoods in Manhattan right now. This bustling neighborhood is home to one of the busiest subway stations in the city, a booming business district and a whole lot of foot traffic. But the millions who traverse this neighborhood each year might not be aware of the secrets beneath their feet. From historical facts to transit marvels, here are some of the most interesting fun facts about Union Square."
"Union Square Park first opened in o pened in 1839 and then was redesigned in 1872 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the same team behind Central Park's beloved landscapes. Vaux and Olmsted were charged with executing a new vision for the park. They removed a fence and hedges that enclosed the space, opening it up to accommodate mass meetings, NYC Parks explains. They also planted trees and added an official reviewing stand."
Union Square Park opened in 1839 and was redesigned in 1872 by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who removed enclosing fences and hedges, planted trees and added a reviewing stand. The park hosted the country's first Labor Day parade on September 5, 1882, when about 10,000 workers marched up Broadway past the reviewing stand. President Grover Cleveland later signed legislation making Labor Day a national holiday. By 1928 the park was demolished to accommodate a new subway concourse; above ground, developers straightened park paths, built a pavilion and added a flagpole commemorating the 150th.
Read at Time Out New York
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