Dunkirk Parade

Historical marker location:

401 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue and East 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Central Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1976

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.