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Times Square in 1953
Times Square in 1953

From the November issue: 1953: City tries to clean up Times Square

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The city announced its first proposal to clean up Times Square 60 years ago this month. The Department of City Planning proposed changes to zoning regulations that sought to eliminate carnival-style freak shows, flea circuses, shooting galleries and similar tawdry businesses in Times Square.

According to the New York Times, city officials said the businesses were depressing real estate values. [more]

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