House c. 1835

Historical marker location:

8351 US Route 20, Pompey, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Pompey Center Road (County Route 10), on the right when traveling west on U.S. 20.)

Marker installed: 2003

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.