Hosea Rogers

Historical marker location:

2689 Saint Paul Boulevard, Irondequoit, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Saint Paul Boulevard and Rogers Parkway, on the left when traveling north on Saint Paul Boulevard.)

Marker installed: 1959

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.