From sleazy establishments to historic landmarks, Times Square has had it all.
Howard Johnson’s
Having opened in 1959, and lasting for nearly a half century, Howard Johnson’s was a true NYC landmark. Before it was torn down, it was the oldest continually operated business facing directly on Times Square. Its old school neon sign represented a very different era, one where people were excited about the establishment’s ice cream, fried clams and happy hour.
Fun Fact: According to Playbill, Gene Hackman worked as a maitre'd at Howard Johnson’s, and Lily Tomlin was a waitress there.
TRL
Sure, Carson Daly will be in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. There will also be throngs of screaming kids, some holding signs, looking to get on camera. Heck, there will even be big name pop acts performing.
Actually, how isn’t this TRL again?
