<P> Formerly known as Longacre Square , Times Square was renamed in 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the then newly erected Times Building -- now One Times Square -- the site of the annual New Year 's Eve ball drop which began on December 31 , 1907 , and continues today , attracting over a million visitors to Times Square every year . </P>
<P> Formerly known as Longacre Square , Times Square was renamed in 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the then newly erected Times Building -- now One Times Square -- the site of the annual New Year 's Eve ball drop which began on December 31 , 1907 , and continues today , attracting over a million visitors to Times Square every year . </P>
what was the original name for times square in new york city
what was the original name for times square in new york city
Longacre Square
Longacre Square