Eastern Purchase

Historical marker location:

Centerport, New York

( Marker is on Fort Salonga Road (New York State Route 25A) west of Stony Hollow Road, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1975

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.