Jacob Conklin

Historical marker location:

Wheatley Heights, New York

( Marker is on Colonial Springs Road north of Homestead Dive, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2016

Legends & Lore.

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.