Duffy Square, Public square in Times Square, Manhattan, US
Duffy Square sits at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, forming the northern triangle of Times Square between 45th and 47th Streets in Manhattan. The square contains a bronze statue and the distinctive red structure of the TKTS ticket booth, which sells discounted theater tickets and features a wide staircase where passersby often linger.
The square received its name in 1939 to honor Chaplain Francis P. Duffy, who served with New York's 69th Infantry Regiment during World War I and was commemorated with a statue dedication by Mayor LaGuardia. Previously, this site was occupied by Lowes Lane, a connecting route between Bloomingdale Road and Eastern Post Road used in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The bronze statue of Chaplain Francis P. Duffy honors the military chaplain of the 69th Infantry Regiment, while George M. Cohan is remembered as a composer and theater legend. Both figures stand in the public space and are passed daily by theatergoers and tourists heading to Broadway houses.
The TKTS booth sells discounted theater tickets daily for same-day performances and accepts credit cards. The steps of the red structure serve as an informal meeting spot and seating area for visitors who want to take a break or snap photos.
The site once held Lowes Lane, an 18th-century path that connected two major colonial roads. This historical route is now completely erased beneath the modern cityscape and is only documented in old maps and archival records.
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