Monticello Depot

Historical marker location:

80 St. John Street, Monticello, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of St. John Street (County Route 102) and Clinton Avenue, on the right when traveling south on St. John Street.)

Marker installed: 2006

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.