::One Times Square Fun Facts:: The Ball has been lowered on New Years Eve every year since 1907, with the exceptions of 1942 and 1943, when the ceremony was suspended due to the wartime "dimout" of lights in New York City. After various versions of the ball have emerged over the past 100+ years (from Iron & Wood in 1907 to aluminum in 1955) the beauty and energy efficiency of the Centennial Ball inspired the building owners of One Times Square to build the permanent Big Ball in 2009. Although light on the eyes - this puppy weighs nearly six tons and is twelve feet in diameter. The 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles are illuminated by 32,256 Philips Luxeon LEDs creating it’s ultimate disco ball appearance! Shine on New Years Eve Ball….Shine On! #timessquare #newyearseve #balldrop #NYEballdrop #newyork #historyisfun #history #ball #waterfordcrystal #NYhistory #manhattan #onetimessquare #funfacts