Mulry Square is a triangular parking lot at the southwest corner ofGreenwich Avenue andSeventh Avenue South inGreenwich Village,Manhattan,New York City. It was once thought to be[1] the site of a wedge-shaped diner that was the inspiration forEdward Hopper's famous paintingNighthawks. The parking lot's fencing supports Tiles for America, aSeptember 11 memorial consisting of some 6,000 tiles created across the country.
The square, which is owned by theMetropolitan Transportation Authority, is named afterThomas M. Mulry, founder of theEmigrant Savings Bank and devotedVincentian.
In 2007, the square was considered as a site for aNew York City Subway ventilation plant.[2]
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