Washington Park

Historical marker location:

Albany, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of New Scotland Avenue (Washington Park Road) and Madison Avenue (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north on New Scotland Avenue (Washington Park Road).)

Marker installed: 1986

Albany 300. 1686-1986 Still Making History.

The Empire State Building, which was completed in 1931, was built during the Great Depression and was funded entirely by private investors. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in the world.