David Van Ness

Historical marker location:

65 West Market Street, Red Hook, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of West Market Street (New York State Route 199) and Phillips Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street.)

Marker installed: 1957

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.