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Historical marker location:

666 Greenwich St, New York, New York

( Marker is on Greenwich Street north of Barrow Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1989

Formerly the U.S. Federal Building. New York City Designated Landmark.

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.