In the 1990's Mayor Giuliani made the efforts to clean up the area by replacing sex shops and theatres with tourists attractions as well as an increase in security. The increase in franchises within the area made the area a family and tourist oriented place; resulting in an increase in tourism, value, etc. as well as use of the Times Square subway station. Today, one will find subway entrances that differ from the traditional globe lamp entrances.
Good post, interesting info.
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