Kautz Memorial Building

Historical marker location:

45 Lower Main Street, Callicoon, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Lower Main Street and Bridge Street/River Road, on the left when traveling west on Lower Main Street.)

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.