Smyth House

Historical marker location:

29 Broadway, Fort Edward, New York

( Marker is on Broadway (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1928

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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.