Historical Marker
City Parks Development
Historical marker location:
Glens Falls, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Ridge Street (New York State Route 9L) and Maple Street, on the left when traveling north on Ridge 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.