We are now located at Union Square.  The square was built in the 1830's.  It was built at the "union" of several main roads- hence the name.  Later the Square obtained another notoriety - it became the place for political demonstrations and protests.  For instance, at the time of the Great Depression 35,000 jobless men gathered here in a demonstration to demand work.  In the central part of the Square are monuments to famous people: Abraham Lincoln, Marquis de Lafayette, and Mahatma Gandhi.  The most striking monument is the bronze statue of George Washington - the first monument erected in New York after independence from Britain.Four times a week the square is opened for a farmer's market, attracting residents and tourists with its choice produce: maple syrup candies, Amish cheeses, fresh mollusks and many other things.   You should try to go there and enjoy some of the produce!Photo Union Square . . . by David Robert Bliwas is licensed under CC BY 2.0