Historical Marker
Bogardus Land
Historical marker location:
6383 Mill St, Rhinebeck, New York
( Marker is on Mill Street (U.S. 9) south of East Market Street (New York State Route 308), on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 1932
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.