Fredonia #1

Historical marker location:

58 West Main Street, Fredonia, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 20) and Forest Place, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2008

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.