Dr. Japheth Hunt

Historical marker location:

Marathon, New York

( Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1983

1711 - 1808.

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.