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	Star Junction is intended to mimic the functions of New York City's Times Square as both a cultural and corporate center of the city. Star Junction's urban design is characterized by heavily ad-laden buildings and entertainment establishments in the center surrounded by less "decorated" apartments, hotels and officer towers to the north, east and west. Its intended function also results in the presence of "Broadway" theaters and other entertainment establishments (including the [[Split Sides]]) which show different performances. The northern edge of Star Junction that borders [[Middle Park]] is designed to mimic a more homely skyline of older hotels lined along real-life [[wp:Central Park South\|Central Park South]], implying Nickel Street is the in-game equivalent of [[wp:59th Street (Manhattan)\|59th Street]].		Star Junction is intended to mimic the functions of New York City's Times Square as both a cultural and corporate center of the city. Star Junction's urban design is characterized by heavily ad-laden buildings and entertainment establishments in the center surrounded by less "decorated" apartments, hotels and officer towers to the north, east and west. Its intended function also results in the presence of "Broadway" theaters and other entertainment establishments (including the [[Split Sides]]) which show different performances. The northern edge of Star Junction that borders [[Middle Park]] is designed to mimic a more homely skyline of older hotels lined along real-life [[wp:Central Park South\|Central Park South]], implying Nickel Street is the in-game equivalent of [[wp:59th Street (Manhattan)\|59th Street]].

	Needless to say, Star Junction is a spectacular location to visit at night, rivalled only by [[The Strip]] and [[Old Venturas Strip]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] for its lights and spectacle.		Needless to say, Star Junction is a spectacular location to visit at night, rivalled only by [[The Strip]] and [[Old Venturas Strip]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] for its lights and spectacle, and is worth exploring on foot at some point in the game.

	==Places of interest==		==Places of interest==

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	Star Junction is intended to mimic the functions of New York City's Times Square as both a cultural and corporate center of the city. Star Junction's urban design is characterized by heavily ad-laden buildings and entertainment establishments in the center surrounded by less "decorated" apartments, hotels and officer towers to the north, east and west. Its intended function also results in the presence of "Broadway" theaters and other entertainment establishments (including the [[Split Sides]]) which show different performances. The northern edge of Star Junction that borders [[Middle Park]] is designed to mimic a more homely skyline of older hotels lined along real-life [[wp:Central Park South\|Central Park South]], implying Nickel Street is the in-game equivalent of [[wp:59th Street (Manhattan)\|59th Street]].		Star Junction is intended to mimic the functions of New York City's Times Square as both a cultural and corporate center of the city. Star Junction's urban design is characterized by heavily ad-laden buildings and entertainment establishments in the center surrounded by less "decorated" apartments, hotels and officer towers to the north, east and west. Its intended function also results in the presence of "Broadway" theaters and other entertainment establishments (including the [[Split Sides]]) which show different performances. The northern edge of Star Junction that borders [[Middle Park]] is designed to mimic a more homely skyline of older hotels lined along real-life [[wp:Central Park South\|Central Park South]], implying Nickel Street is the in-game equivalent of [[wp:59th Street (Manhattan)\|59th Street]].

			Needless to say, Star Junction is a spectacular location to visit at night, rivalled only by [[The Strip]] and [[Old Venturas Strip]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] for its lights and spectacle.

	==Places of interest==		==Places of interest==

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	[[~~Image~~:StarJunction-~~GTA4~~-southwards.jpg\|thumb\|330px\|right\|Star Junction, as viewed from the center of the district towards the south; the skyline of neighboring [[The Triangle\|Triangle]] is seen further in the background.]]		[[File:StarJunction-GTAIV-southwards.jpg\|thumb\|330px\|right\|Star Junction, as viewed from the center of the district towards the south; the skyline of neighboring [[The Triangle\|Triangle]] is seen further in the background.]]

	{{quote\|Where the bright lights of Capitalism blink 24 hours a day. A great place to go if you like advertising. <br> -- Grand Theft Auto IV manual description}}		{{quote\|Where the bright lights of Capitalism blink 24 hours a day. A great place to go if you like advertising. <br> -- Grand Theft Auto IV manual description}}

	'''Star Junction''' is a district in the borough of [[Algonquin]] in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era\|Liberty City]] featured in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. Its real-life archetype is [[wp:Times Square\|Times Square]], [[wp:New York City\|New York City]].		'''Star Junction''' is a district in the borough of [[Algonquin]] in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era\|Liberty City]] featured in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. Its real-life archetype is [[wp:Times Square\|Times Square]], [[wp:New York City\|New York City]].

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	* [[wp:Duffy Square\|Duffy Square]], specifically the Father Francis D. Duffy Monument.		* [[wp:Duffy Square\|Duffy Square]], specifically the Father Francis D. Duffy Monument.

	[[~~Image~~:StarJunctionpolicedepartment-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Small [[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|police]] station in the middle of Star Junction. A [[Police Patrol\|police]] car is seen in the foreground.]]		[[File:StarJunctionpolicedepartment-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Small [[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|police]] station in the middle of Star Junction. A [[Police Patrol\|police]] car is seen in the foreground.]]

	* A [[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|LCPD]] sub-station located right in the middle of Star Junction is similar in design to the [http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/timessquare/nypd/index.htm Times Square Police Station]. The building is situated in Triangle.		* A [[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|LCPD]] sub-station located right in the middle of Star Junction is similar in design to the [http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/timessquare/nypd/index.htm Times Square Police Station]. The building is situated in Triangle.
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	* [[wp:Richard Rodgers Theatre\|226 West 46th Street]] (Richard Rodgers Theatre), depicted in game as [[The Magic Curtain]]. The game rendition is longer than the real life counterpart, having five arches along its facade instead of three.		* [[wp:Richard Rodgers Theatre\|226 West 46th Street]] (Richard Rodgers Theatre), depicted in game as [[The Magic Curtain]]. The game rendition is longer than the real life counterpart, having five arches along its facade instead of three.

	[[~~Image~~:StarJunction-~~GTA4~~-NickelStreetskyline.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Skyline of Star Junction's northern fringe at Nickel Street, as viewed to the southwest. [[The Emissary]] and [[Majestic Hotel\|The Majestic]] are pictured.]]		[[File:StarJunction-GTAIV-NickelStreetskyline.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Skyline of Star Junction's northern fringe at Nickel Street, as viewed to the southwest. [[The Emissary]] and [[Majestic Hotel\|The Majestic]] are pictured.]]

	* [[wp:AMC Theaters\|AMC Empire 25]] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_jeh.JPG] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_NYC.jpg], depicted in game as the [[Amdram Theater]]. Whereas AMC Empire 25 has been modernized and expanded with only the front of the AMC Empire 25's original frontal facade still standing, the Amdram Theater is depicted as an independent building. The building is situated in the Triangle.		* [[wp:AMC Theaters\|AMC Empire 25]] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_jeh.JPG] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_NYC.jpg], depicted in game as the [[Amdram Theater]]. Whereas AMC Empire 25 has been modernized and expanded with only the front of the AMC Empire 25's original frontal facade still standing, the Amdram Theater is depicted as an independent building. The building is situated in the Triangle.
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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	<gallery width="auto" perrow="5" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="160">		<gallery width="auto" perrow="5" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="160">
	~~Image~~:StarJunction-~~GTA4~~-northwards.jpg\|Alternate view of Star Junction, as viewed from the northern edge of Triangle towards the north.		File:StarJunction-GTAIV-northwards.jpg\|Alternate view of Star Junction, as viewed from the northern edge of Triangle towards the north.
	~~Image~~:StarJunction-~~GTA4~~-statue.jpg\|A statue at the northern end of Star Junction's junction, similar but not strictly adherent to the real-life [[wp:Duffy Square\|Father Francis D. Duffy Monument]] in Times Square.		File:StarJunction-GTAIV-statue.jpg\|A statue at the northern end of Star Junction's junction, similar but not strictly adherent to the real-life [[wp:Duffy Square\|Father Francis D. Duffy Monument]] in Times Square.
	~~Image~~:BAWSAQ-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[BAWSAQ]].		File:BAWSAQ-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[BAWSAQ]].
	~~Image~~:Cluckin'Bell-~~GTA4~~-StarJunction.jpg\|Star Junction [[Cluckin' Bell]] (technically located in Triangle).		File:Cluckin'Bell-GTAIV-StarJunction.jpg\|Star Junction [[Cluckin' Bell]] (technically located in Triangle).
	~~Image~~:BurgerShot-~~GTA4~~-StarJunction.jpg\|Star Junction [[Burger Shot]].		File:BurgerShot-GTAIV-StarJunction.jpg\|Star Junction [[Burger Shot]].
	~~Image~~:SplitSides-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[Split Sides]].		File:SplitSides-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[Split Sides]].
	~~Image~~:RockefellerCenterreplica-~~GTA4~~-southeastwards.jpg\|A spoof of the [[wp:Rockefeller Center\|Rockefeller Center]] on the northeastern end of Star Junction.		File:RockefellerCenterreplica-GTAIV-southeastwards.jpg\|A spoof of the [[wp:Rockefeller Center\|Rockefeller Center]] on the northeastern end of Star Junction.
	~~Image~~:LiveCentralMusicVenue-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[Live Central Music Venue]] on the southeastern corner of the aforementioned Rockefeller Center replica.		File:LiveCentralMusicVenue-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[Live Central Music Venue]] on the southeastern corner of the aforementioned Rockefeller Center replica.
	~~Image~~:MeTVbuilding-~~GTA4~~-base.jpg\|[[MeTV]] studios.		File:MeTVbuilding-GTAIV-base.jpg\|[[MeTV]] studios.
	~~Image~~:Liberteen-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|The [[Liberteen]].		File:Liberteen-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|The [[Liberteen]].
	~~Image~~:BannerHotel&Spa-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[Banner Hotel & Spa]].		File:BannerHotel&Spa-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[Banner Hotel & Spa]].
	~~Image~~:TheStarPlaza-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[The Star Plaza Hotel]].		File:TheStarPlaza-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[The Star Plaza Hotel]].
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	* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.		* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.

	* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO ~~BEAVTY~~" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO ~~BEAVTY~~ IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown. The building is occupied by an [[Out of Towner]] restaurant (coincidentally, the real-life building houses a [[wp:T.G.I. Friday's\|T.G.I. Friday's]]).		* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO BEAUTY" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO BEAUTY IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown. The building is occupied by an [[Out of Towner]] restaurant (coincidentally, the real-life building houses a [[wp:T.G.I. Friday's\|T.G.I. Friday's]]).

	* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.		* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.

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	* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=114261 1535 Broadway] (Marriott Marquis Hotel), depicted in game as Hotel Uberbrucker.<ref>[[peepthatshit.com\|www.peepthatshit.com/hotels.html]] (In game website.)</ref>		* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=114261 1535 Broadway] (Marriott Marquis Hotel), depicted in game as Hotel Uberbrucker.<ref>[[peepthatshit.com\|www.peepthatshit.com/hotels.html]] (In game website.)</ref>

	* [[wp:~~Paramount Theatre (New York City)~~\|1501 Broadway]] (Paramount Building) [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=paramountbuilding-newyorkcity-ny-usa]. The in-game rendition houses [[Canyon Entertainment]], a [[Superstar Café]] and an unspecified Superstar venue advertising a [[Love Fist]] gig; the building also sports a functional rooftop clock. While forming part of the Star Junction skyline, the building is in fact situated in Triangle.		* [[wp:1501 Broadway\|1501 Broadway]] (Paramount Building) [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=paramountbuilding-newyorkcity-ny-usa]. The in-game rendition houses [[Canyon Entertainment]], a [[Superstar Café]] and an unspecified Superstar venue advertising a [[Love Fist]] gig (mimicking [[wp:Paramount Theatre (New York City)\|Paramount Theatre]], which the Paramount Building houses in real-life); the building also sports a functional rooftop clock. While forming part of the Star Junction skyline, the building is in fact situated in Triangle.

	* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=embassysuitestimessquare-newyorkcity-ny-usa 1568 Broadway] (Doubletree Guest Suites/Embassy Suites Times Square), depicted in game as the [[Banner Hotel & Spa]]. The game's renditions appears to integrate some of the tower's feature but opts for a more simple symmetrical design. In addition, the orientation of the building relative to the streets differs to that in real life. The [[Seagull Theater]] is also integrated into the building, adopting more traditional street-level brick facades of the real-life building.		* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=embassysuitestimessquare-newyorkcity-ny-usa 1568 Broadway] (Doubletree Guest Suites/Embassy Suites Times Square), depicted in game as the [[Banner Hotel & Spa]]. The game's renditions appears to integrate some of the tower's feature but opts for a more simple symmetrical design. In addition, the orientation of the building relative to the streets differs to that in real life. The [[Seagull Theater]] is also integrated into the building, adopting more traditional street-level brick facades of the real-life building.

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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	~~{\| align="center"~~		<gallery width="auto" perrow="5" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="160">
	\|<gallery width="auto" perrow="5" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="160~~" captionalign="left~~">
	Image:StarJunction-GTA4-northwards.jpg\|Alternate view of Star Junction, as viewed from the northern edge of Triangle towards the north.		Image:StarJunction-GTA4-northwards.jpg\|Alternate view of Star Junction, as viewed from the northern edge of Triangle towards the north.
	Image:StarJunction-GTA4-statue.jpg\|A statue at the northern end of Star Junction's junction, similar but not strictly adherent to the real-life [[wp:Duffy Square\|Father Francis D. Duffy Monument]] in Times Square.		Image:StarJunction-GTA4-statue.jpg\|A statue at the northern end of Star Junction's junction, similar but not strictly adherent to the real-life [[wp:Duffy Square\|Father Francis D. Duffy Monument]] in Times Square.
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	Image:TheStarPlaza-GTA4-exterior.jpg\|[[The Star Plaza Hotel]].		Image:TheStarPlaza-GTA4-exterior.jpg\|[[The Star Plaza Hotel]].
	</gallery>		</gallery>
	\|}

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.		* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.

	* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO BEAVTY" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO BEAVTY IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown. The building is occupied by an [[Out of Towner]] restaurant.		* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO BEAVTY" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO BEAVTY IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown. The building is occupied by an [[Out of Towner]] restaurant (coincidentally, the real-life building houses a [[wp:T.G.I. Friday's\|T.G.I. Friday's]]).

	* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.		* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.

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	* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.		* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.

	* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO BEAVTY" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO BEAVTY IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown.		* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO BEAVTY" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO BEAVTY IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown. The building is occupied by an [[Out of Towner]] restaurant.

	* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.		* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.

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	* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.		* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.

			* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO BEAVTY" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO BEAVTY IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown.

	* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.		* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.

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	* [[wp:New Victory Theater\|209 West 42nd Street]] (New Victory Theater), depicted in game as the [[Liberteen]].		* [[wp:New Victory Theater\|209 West 42nd Street]] (New Victory Theater), depicted in game as the [[Liberteen]].

	* [[wp:Richard Rodgers Theatre\|226 West 46th Street]] (Richard Rodgers Theatre), depicted in game as ~~the~~ [[Magic Curtain ~~Theater~~]]. The game rendition is longer than the real life counterpart, having five arches along its facade instead of three.		* [[wp:New Amsterdam Theatre\|214 West 42nd Street]] (New Amsterdam Theatre), depicted in game as the [[Maginot Theater]]. Although the building housing the theatre is identical to its real-life counterpart, the theatre street level signage is very dissimilar to the New Amsterdam Theatre's distinctive "AMSTERDAM" sign. The building is in fact situated in Triangle.

			* [[wp:Richard Rodgers Theatre\|226 West 46th Street]] (Richard Rodgers Theatre), depicted in game as [[The Magic Curtain]]. The game rendition is longer than the real life counterpart, having five arches along its facade instead of three.

	[[Image:StarJunction-GTA4-NickelStreetskyline.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Skyline of Star Junction's northern fringe at Nickel Street, as viewed to the southwest. [[The Emissary]] and [[Majestic Hotel\|The Majestic]] are pictured.]]		[[Image:StarJunction-GTA4-NickelStreetskyline.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Skyline of Star Junction's northern fringe at Nickel Street, as viewed to the southwest. [[The Emissary]] and [[Majestic Hotel\|The Majestic]] are pictured.]]

	* [[wp:AMC Theaters\|AMC Empire 25]] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_jeh.JPG] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_NYC.jpg], depicted in game as the [[Amdram Theater]]. Whereas AMC Empire 25 has been modernized and expanded with only the front of the AMC Empire 25's original frontal facade still standing, the Amdram Theater is depicted as an independent building.		* [[wp:AMC Theaters\|AMC Empire 25]] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_jeh.JPG] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_NYC.jpg], depicted in game as the [[Amdram Theater]]. Whereas AMC Empire 25 has been modernized and expanded with only the front of the AMC Empire 25's original frontal facade still standing, the Amdram Theater is depicted as an independent building. The building is situated in the Triangle.

	* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building.		* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.

	* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.		* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.

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	[[~~Image~~:StarJunction-~~GTA4~~-southwards.jpg\|thumb\|330px\|right\|Star Junction, as viewed from the center of the district towards the south; the skyline of neighboring [[The Triangle\|Triangle]] is seen further in the background.]]		[[File:StarJunction-GTAIV-southwards.jpg\|thumb\|330px\|right\|Star Junction, as viewed from the center of the district towards the south; the skyline of neighboring [[The Triangle\|Triangle]] is seen further in the background.]]

	{{quote\|Where the bright lights of Capitalism blink 24 hours a day. A great place to go if you like advertising. <br> -- Grand Theft Auto IV manual description}}		{{quote\|Where the bright lights of Capitalism blink 24 hours a day. A great place to go if you like advertising. <br> -- Grand Theft Auto IV manual description}}

	'''Star Junction''' is a district in the borough of [[Algonquin]] in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era\|Liberty City]] featured in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. Its real-life archetype is [[wp:Times Square\|Times Square]], [[wp:New York City\|New York City]].		'''Star Junction''' is a district in the borough of [[Algonquin]] in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era\|Liberty City]] featured in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. Its real-life archetype is [[wp:Times Square\|Times Square]], [[wp:New York City\|New York City]].

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	* [[wp:Duffy Square\|Duffy Square]], specifically the Father Francis D. Duffy Monument.		* [[wp:Duffy Square\|Duffy Square]], specifically the Father Francis D. Duffy Monument.

	[[~~Image~~:StarJunctionpolicedepartment-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Small [[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|police]] station in the middle of Star Junction. A [[Police Patrol\|police]] car is seen in the foreground.]]		[[File:StarJunctionpolicedepartment-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Small [[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|police]] station in the middle of Star Junction. A [[Police Patrol\|police]] car is seen in the foreground.]]

	* A [[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|LCPD]] sub-station located right in the middle of Star Junction is similar in design to the [http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/timessquare/nypd/index.htm Times Square Police Station]. The building is situated in Triangle.		* A [[LCPD in GTA IV Era\|LCPD]] sub-station located right in the middle of Star Junction is similar in design to the [http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/bigmap/manhattan/midtown/timessquare/nypd/index.htm Times Square Police Station]. The building is situated in Triangle.
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	* [[wp:Richard Rodgers Theatre\|226 West 46th Street]] (Richard Rodgers Theatre), depicted in game as [[The Magic Curtain]]. The game rendition is longer than the real life counterpart, having five arches along its facade instead of three.		* [[wp:Richard Rodgers Theatre\|226 West 46th Street]] (Richard Rodgers Theatre), depicted in game as [[The Magic Curtain]]. The game rendition is longer than the real life counterpart, having five arches along its facade instead of three.

	[[~~Image~~:StarJunction-~~GTA4~~-NickelStreetskyline.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Skyline of Star Junction's northern fringe at Nickel Street, as viewed to the southwest. [[The Emissary]] and [[Majestic Hotel\|The Majestic]] are pictured.]]		[[File:StarJunction-GTAIV-NickelStreetskyline.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Skyline of Star Junction's northern fringe at Nickel Street, as viewed to the southwest. [[The Emissary]] and [[Majestic Hotel\|The Majestic]] are pictured.]]

	* [[wp:AMC Theaters\|AMC Empire 25]] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_jeh.JPG] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_NYC.jpg], depicted in game as the [[Amdram Theater]]. Whereas AMC Empire 25 has been modernized and expanded with only the front of the AMC Empire 25's original frontal facade still standing, the Amdram Theater is depicted as an independent building. The building is situated in the Triangle.		* [[wp:AMC Theaters\|AMC Empire 25]] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_jeh.JPG] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_NYC.jpg], depicted in game as the [[Amdram Theater]]. Whereas AMC Empire 25 has been modernized and expanded with only the front of the AMC Empire 25's original frontal facade still standing, the Amdram Theater is depicted as an independent building. The building is situated in the Triangle.
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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	<gallery width="auto" perrow="5" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="160">		<gallery width="auto" perrow="5" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="160">
	~~Image~~:StarJunction-~~GTA4~~-northwards.jpg\|Alternate view of Star Junction, as viewed from the northern edge of Triangle towards the north.		File:StarJunction-GTAIV-northwards.jpg\|Alternate view of Star Junction, as viewed from the northern edge of Triangle towards the north.
	~~Image~~:StarJunction-~~GTA4~~-statue.jpg\|A statue at the northern end of Star Junction's junction, similar but not strictly adherent to the real-life [[wp:Duffy Square\|Father Francis D. Duffy Monument]] in Times Square.		File:StarJunction-GTAIV-statue.jpg\|A statue at the northern end of Star Junction's junction, similar but not strictly adherent to the real-life [[wp:Duffy Square\|Father Francis D. Duffy Monument]] in Times Square.
	~~Image~~:BAWSAQ-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[BAWSAQ]].		File:BAWSAQ-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[BAWSAQ]].
	~~Image~~:Cluckin'Bell-~~GTA4~~-StarJunction.jpg\|Star Junction [[Cluckin' Bell]] (technically located in Triangle).		File:Cluckin'Bell-GTAIV-StarJunction.jpg\|Star Junction [[Cluckin' Bell]] (technically located in Triangle).
	~~Image~~:BurgerShot-~~GTA4~~-StarJunction.jpg\|Star Junction [[Burger Shot]].		File:BurgerShot-GTAIV-StarJunction.jpg\|Star Junction [[Burger Shot]].
	~~Image~~:SplitSides-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[Split Sides]].		File:SplitSides-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[Split Sides]].
	~~Image~~:RockefellerCenterreplica-~~GTA4~~-southeastwards.jpg\|A spoof of the [[wp:Rockefeller Center\|Rockefeller Center]] on the northeastern end of Star Junction.		File:RockefellerCenterreplica-GTAIV-southeastwards.jpg\|A spoof of the [[wp:Rockefeller Center\|Rockefeller Center]] on the northeastern end of Star Junction.
	~~Image~~:LiveCentralMusicVenue-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[Live Central Music Venue]] on the southeastern corner of the aforementioned Rockefeller Center replica.		File:LiveCentralMusicVenue-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[Live Central Music Venue]] on the southeastern corner of the aforementioned Rockefeller Center replica.
	~~Image~~:MeTVbuilding-~~GTA4~~-base.jpg\|[[MeTV]] studios.		File:MeTVbuilding-GTAIV-base.jpg\|[[MeTV]] studios.
	~~Image~~:Liberteen-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|The [[Liberteen]].		File:Liberteen-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|The [[Liberteen]].
	~~Image~~:BannerHotel&Spa-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[Banner Hotel & Spa]].		File:BannerHotel&Spa-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[Banner Hotel & Spa]].
	~~Image~~:TheStarPlaza-~~GTA4~~-exterior.jpg\|[[The Star Plaza Hotel]].		File:TheStarPlaza-GTAIV-exterior.jpg\|[[The Star Plaza Hotel]].
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.		* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.

	* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO ~~BEAVTY~~" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO ~~BEAVTY~~ IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown. The building is occupied by an [[Out of Towner]] restaurant (coincidentally, the real-life building houses a [[wp:T.G.I. Friday's\|T.G.I. Friday's]]).		* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/378407481/ 1522-1524 Broadway & 46th Street] (I. Miller Building). Located at Kunzite Street between Denver-Exeter Avenue/Burlesque and Columbus Avenue, the in-game rendition is significantly shorter in length, and features only the "DEDICATED TO BEAUTY" portion of the I. Miller Building's "THE SHOW FOLKS SHOE SHOP DEDICATED TO BEAUTY IN FOOTWEAR" engraving below the crown. The building is occupied by an [[Out of Towner]] restaurant (coincidentally, the real-life building houses a [[wp:T.G.I. Friday's\|T.G.I. Friday's]]).

	* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.		* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.

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	* [[wp:New Victory Theater\|209 West 42nd Street]] (New Victory Theater), depicted in game as the [[Liberteen]].		* [[wp:New Victory Theater\|209 West 42nd Street]] (New Victory Theater), depicted in game as the [[Liberteen]].

	* [[wp:Richard Rodgers Theatre\|226 West 46th Street]] (Richard Rodgers Theatre), depicted in game as ~~the~~ [[Magic Curtain ~~Theater~~]]. The game rendition is longer than the real life counterpart, having five arches along its facade instead of three.		* [[wp:New Amsterdam Theatre\|214 West 42nd Street]] (New Amsterdam Theatre), depicted in game as the [[Maginot Theater]]. Although the building housing the theatre is identical to its real-life counterpart, the theatre street level signage is very dissimilar to the New Amsterdam Theatre's distinctive "AMSTERDAM" sign. The building is in fact situated in Triangle.

			* [[wp:Richard Rodgers Theatre\|226 West 46th Street]] (Richard Rodgers Theatre), depicted in game as [[The Magic Curtain]]. The game rendition is longer than the real life counterpart, having five arches along its facade instead of three.

	[[Image:StarJunction-GTA4-NickelStreetskyline.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Skyline of Star Junction's northern fringe at Nickel Street, as viewed to the southwest. [[The Emissary]] and [[Majestic Hotel\|The Majestic]] are pictured.]]		[[Image:StarJunction-GTA4-NickelStreetskyline.jpg\|thumb\|325px\|right\|Skyline of Star Junction's northern fringe at Nickel Street, as viewed to the southwest. [[The Emissary]] and [[Majestic Hotel\|The Majestic]] are pictured.]]

	* [[wp:AMC Theaters\|AMC Empire 25]] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_jeh.JPG] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_NYC.jpg], depicted in game as the [[Amdram Theater]]. Whereas AMC Empire 25 has been modernized and expanded with only the front of the AMC Empire 25's original frontal facade still standing, the Amdram Theater is depicted as an independent building.		* [[wp:AMC Theaters\|AMC Empire 25]] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_jeh.JPG] [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AMC_Empire_25_NYC.jpg], depicted in game as the [[Amdram Theater]]. Whereas AMC Empire 25 has been modernized and expanded with only the front of the AMC Empire 25's original frontal facade still standing, the Amdram Theater is depicted as an independent building. The building is situated in the Triangle.

	* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building.		* [[wp:Candler Building (New York, New York)\|220 42nd Street and 221 41st Street]] [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=116324] (Candler Building). The in-game rendition houses a [[Wigwam Burger]] outlet at the lowest floor, mirroring the McDonald's outlet in the same building. The building is located in the Triangle.

	* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.		* The [[wp:Plaza Hotel\|Plaza Hotel]], depicted in game as [[The Emissary]], which rooftop sign is lined by five stars below, implying it is a five star hotel. Its size has been reduced.