2006-12-12 08:37:09 · 8 answers · asked by cantonlubern 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Great White Way
A nickname of Broadway, in New York city, especially the part that passes through Times Square, so called because of the brilliant illumination afforded by the lights of the theatre marquees and advertising signs.
From _Names & Nicknames of Places & Things_ (1987) by Laurence Urdang
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Great White Way The nickname for New York's Broadwayhas special reference to its bright street lights and illuminations, and is said to have been originally given in December 1901 after a heavy fall of snow. The name itself suggests a quasi-Indian origin. (Cp. pseudo-Indian 'big white chief'.)
From _Brewer's Dictionary of Names_ (1992) by Adrian Room
2006-12-12 08:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dan J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't. The Great White Way refers to Broadway, not to the City of New York. It got the name because of all the lights along that street.
2006-12-12 08:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Broadway is referred to "The Great White Way."
2006-12-12 10:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not. The Broadway area of NYC is, which I would assume refers to the street Broadway. Interesting question though.
2006-12-12 08:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nickname for Broadway
2006-12-12 08:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm from NYC and i have never heard that before
2006-12-12 08:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by AFwife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
term for Broadway, something to do with the lights.. for Broadway or something...
2006-12-12 08:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by diva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that is your way of saying "The BIG APPLE"
2006-12-12 08:39:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋