The West Garden

Historical marker location:

900 East Avenue, Rochester, New York

( Marker can be reached from East Avenue (New York State Route 96) 0.1 miles east of Portsmouth Terrace.)

Marker installed: 1984

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.