State Land

Historical marker location:

Hunter, New York

( Marker is on New York State Route 214, 1.5 miles south of New York State Route 23A, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1935

1885 - 1935.

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.