Lighthouse Point Park

Historical marker location:

1 Fuhrman Boulevard, Buffalo, New York

( Marker is on Fuhrmann Boulevard, 1.2 miles north of The Skyway (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1989

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.