Near This Spot

Historical marker location:

609 Utica Street, Oriskany, New York

( Marker is on Utica Street near River Street.)

Marker installed: 1912

40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777.

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.