Brooklyn Bridge: A Gateway to a Fantasy Land

Bob Greene: My grandfather was a fishmonger in Fulton, New York. He says he often accompanied him to his work helping him pack trays of fish with ice. The Brooklyn Bridge "was the most beautiful view I've ever seen and it's burned engraved into my imagination," writes Greene. In an earlier version of this article, we incorrectly stated that Robert Robling designed the bridge. We are happy to point out that Mr. Robling is not responsible for its design or construction.