Post War West 42nd Street

Explore a forgotten chapter of 42nd Street’s history, when post-war Times Square was a “honky-tonk town,” with the author of Times Square Remade, Lynne B. Sagalyn! - Explore how cultural change over the landscape of Times Square has been profound but unpredictable - Uncover the flamboyant characters and outlandish expressions of urban energy that shaped the legend and lore of Times Square in ways beyond the obvious - Discover why the clean up of West 42nd Street was the longest running joke of New York City politics - See how popular entertainment in its myriad forms is the DNA of Times Square because people come to this iconic NYC place to enjoy themselves in myriad ways - Examine the business interests and political agendas that have danced a tango in Times Square for more than a century