Trail Crossing

Historical marker location:

Staten Island, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Willowbrook Road and Victory Blvd, on the left when traveling north on Willowbrook Road.)

Marker installed: 1921

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.