Union Square

Information: Vivian Chang




Fun Facts:
  • Union Square is one of the most notable outdoor spaces in the world
  • Originally was just a tall sand dune
  • Was left undeveloped just like other squares throughout the 1850s
  • People played baseball a lot before Union Square was fully completed
  • Later on was finished and turned into an official public park
  • The whole square/plaza was dedicated to the first American Mayor John Geary
  • A well known 97 feet monument called Victoria Monument was dedicated to George Dewey for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay
  • Union Square is most known for a large collection of shops, galleries, restaurant, and beauty salon








(Victoria Monument)

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