The area got its name because it was once used for...

The area got its name because it was once used for Thomas Starr King rallies and support for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Dewey monument is dedicated to Admiral George Dewey and commemorates his victory in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American War. Now, this area is one of the largest collections of department stores, upscale boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, and beauty salons in the United States, ma king Union Square a major tourist destination