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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Enjoy the sights and attractions of Union Square, located at the intersection of Broadway and 4th Avenue. The four Zeckendorf Towers mark the eastern side of the square. Union Square South is a mix-use area featuring a kinetic wall sculpture and a digital clock, Metronome. The west side of the park is marked by miscellaneous buildings, one of them being the Decker Building. Union Square is home to famous sculpture art like the equestrian statue of George Washington, the James Fountain, and statues of the Marquis de Lafayette, Abraham Lincoln, and Mahatma Gandhi.
The Tweed Courthouse, formerly known as the Old New York County Courthouse, is the second oldest government building in Manhattan. The building is considered to be "one of the city's grandest and most important civic monuments," meaning it's definitely a destination to tour for any lover of history. You'll be fascinated by the architectural beauty of this landmark building.
The Queens Historical Society was founded in 1968 and is the only museum about Queens' history within the borough. The society's main project is the preservation of history and designation of the borough's landmarks. Through educational programs, exhibitions, lectures, newsletters and presentations relating to Queens, the society covers all chapters of the borough's history for its community and visitors.