Wardenclyffe facility was designated as a historic site in 1967, and a plaque from Yugoslavia was installed by representatives from Brookhaven National Laboratory near the building entrance. It states: Stanford White Building at the corner of Tesla Street and NY 25A (2009) In this building designed by Stanford White, architect Nikola Tesla born Smiljan, Yugoslavia 1856 – died in New York, U.S.A. 1943. constructed in 1901-1905 Wardenclyffe huge radio station with antenna tower 187 feet high/destroyed 1917/ which was to have served as his first world communications system. In memory of the 120th anniversary of the U.S.A. independence July 10, 1976 In November 2009. the sign was stolen, and an anonymous benefactor offers a $2 000 reward if returned to the property.