When Solomon Wayne proposed building a bridge off the southern end of the island, even Cyrus was shocked. At the time, there were few settlements south of the city, save the Wayne Manor (which was still under construction). City council called it a "bridge to nowhere", and yet Solomon persisted and used his considerable influence to get the permits he required. The concept of building this bridge was so ludicrous, even Solomon's arch-rival, Henry Cobblepot gave it his approval.
Cyrus convinced Solomon to make this bridge a historical monument to the Scandinavian pioneers who first founded the city and adorned the bride with massive statues depicting the hardships those first settlers endured in this New World.
In the end, Solomon's vision was validated as the bridge made new land accessible and business thrived in the south end of town. "New Gotham" saw rapid growth, became the home of the Gotham Railyards and soon became the industrial and financial heart of the thriving city.
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