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| Columbus Circle at Night Source: New York Time Lapse.com |
Columbus Circle was the very first traffic circle built in the United States in 1905 designed by American architect William Phelps Eno. As a traditional traffic circle, Columbus Circle's design predates smaller modern roundabouts that function without traffic lights. The Columbus Circle intersection has transitioned from difficult and crowded to a local destination. The fountains, artwork, and benches attract tourists, local lunching workers, and nearby residents for resting, picture-taking, and people-watching. The site has even been featured in movies.
