Which New York City landmark hosted the first Times Square Ball drop on December 31, 1907?

One Times Square hosted the first Times Square Ball drop on December 31, 1907.

The building, originally known as the New York Times Building, stood at the center of the newly developing Times Square district. The New York Times moved its headquarters there in 1905, and a New Year's Eve celebration was organized after the newspaper's owner, Adolph Ochs, wanted a dramatic event to mark the building's opening. Fireworks were used at the first celebration in 1904, but a lighted ball later became the signature feature.

The first ball was lowered from the building's flagpole to signal the arrival of 1908. One Times Square has since undergone major changes in use and appearance, including extensive digital advertising. The ball drop remains associated with the building even though modern broadcast platforms show the event from multiple cameras and locations around the square.