Fort Izard

Historical marker location:

Plattsburgh, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Commodore Theodore Macdonough Highway (New York State Route 314) and Cumberland Head Road, on the right when traveling east on Commodore Theodore Macdonough Highway.)

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.