Source: The New York Times Spotlights the Forgotten Woman Who Built the Brooklyn Bridge | Architectural Digest Text by Nick Mafi Today the Brooklyn Bridge is among the most iconic architectural marvels in the world. Built of limestone, granite, and cement, the nearly 6,000-foot suspension bridge transports roughly 144,000 vehicles across its span every day. It's remarkable, in 2018, to think that such a reliable structure was achieved 135 years ago. When the Brooklyn Bridge opened on May …