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The Heart of the City That Doesn't Sleep.

Originally called Longacre Square, this New York landmark became Times Square after the opening of the Times Tower. And the rest is history. Located in the heart of the theater district and the center of New York glitz and glamor, Times Square has, over the years, attracted people from all walks of life, from brewery workers to stage actors, from the poorest of transients to the cream of New York society. It has, in fact, become the "Crossroads of the World," buzzing with energy 24 hours a day. It is surely the most familiar fragment of urban real estate on the planet.

Bringing Back Old Times Square.
Nostalgic postcard images from the history of Times Square create a conversation piece, encased in a shadowbox keepsake frame. It paints pictures, by day and night, of Times Square in its age of glory, with glowing signs for Chevrolet and Planter's Peanuts, the Hotel Astor, humpbacked taxis coursing through Broadway and Seventh Avenue, crowds of men in dark suits and fedoras gazing up at the news zipper on the Times Tower. Here was life in the center of the city that was the center of the world. (Measures 7 x 10 x 2-inches overall)

Times Square "Day and Night" Desktop Memento.

Price: $36.

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The Caffeinated City.
When New York Times publisher Adolph S. Ochs moved the paper's operations to 42nd Street, he persuaded Mayor George B. McClellan, Jr. to build a subway station there and rename it Times Square. The historic subway tiles at Times Square, among the most ornate in the entire system, are reproduced in full color on high-fired ceramic, dishwasher and microwave-safe 11-ounce mugs. For lots of coffee or tea and long conversations. Commemorative Gift Box.

Times Square Coffee Mug.

Price: $29. (Set of 2)
Price: $54. (Set of 4)

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Timeless Treasure.
While Times Square has changed dramatically over the past century, it has remained a symbol again for the vibrancy of Manhattan. Individual images of Times Square, as it appeared in each of four decades, have been digitally hand printed onto tumbled Botticino marble quarried in Italy. With a centuries-old heat-pressing technique, each image is embedded into the tile. Each tile has its own character, shade and texture, the whole charm of natural stone. Pieces assume a matte finish with pitting, veining and irregular, rounded edges as a result of processing. The set of four 4-inch-square decoratives are cork-backed for use as coasters. They are heat resistant and dishwasher safe, making them a perfect, house warming or hostess gift. These striking marble coasters come in a Gift Box Set of four.

Times Square Marble Coasters.
(Set of 4)

Price: $48.

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Lost in Civilization?
The ingenious New York City Compass combines industrial designer David Dear's technical expertise and illustrator Victoria Kann's collage artwork into a genuine working compass. To trip the light fantastic on the sidewalks of Eastside, Westside, all around the town, just rotate the compass housing until the needle and the True North marker line up. With this tool, you'll always be able to both determine your current location (orientation) and follow a course (navigation). Great when you are sightseeing or to help you find your way home after a night out! Includes vinyl pouch and lanyard.

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