Matthias B. Hildreth

Historical marker location:

Johnstown, New York

( Marker is on South William Street south of Main Street (New York State Route 67), on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.