New York City is a metropolis that is located in the northern state of New York. It is one of the largest cities in the world and is full of businesses and people. Perhaps the busiest and most popular part of New York City is Times Square. This area began as the theatre district during the First World War and has grown ever since. There are still many theatres and performers in the area, but now there are even more stores and restaurants. One of the most famous stores in Times Square is FAO Schwarz, the oldest toy store in the United States.
Here are some facts about FAO Schwarz:
• It was established 150 years ago.
• Frederick August Otto Schwarz, a German immigrant, started the store.
• It is famous for its incredible displays.
• The first store that Schwarz opened was with his brother and was called the “Toy Bazaar.”
• Fredrick moved to New York in 1870.
• The store has always been known for having incredibly high-quality toys.
• The store has moved to bigger locations several times.
• The store is now so famous, it is also a tourist destination in New York.
• The store was named “FAO Schwarz” in 1880.
• The store moved to its current location in1986.
• For years, FAO Schwarz has been known for being the first store to premiere new toys.
• Even today they usually are the first to have a new toy.
• “Toys R Us” now owns the company.
• Mr. Schwarz spent 50 years working with toys.
• The store has a large piano that children can play by stepping on it.
This part of the city is famous for its huge bright flashing signs, street performers and giant stores. It is so famous for the huge flashing billboards that now all buildings are required to be covered in them. Visit the square any time, day or night, and it is guaranteed to be bustling with crowds of people exploring the many stores, theatres and restaurants. Though some of these stores may have the same names as ones that you can find in your mall, those in Times Square are much, much larger.
