In 1992 every science fiction fan's dream came true with the launch of the SciFi Channel.
The prophecy which Burns put into the mouth of the venerable structure came true in 1877, when the newer bridge yielded to floods and had to be rebuilt.
Trains, automobiles, airplanes dreams of mobility came true and lured people into becoming frenetic proponents of progress.
The prophecy which Burns put into the mouth of the venerable structure came true in 1877, when the newer bridge yielded to floods and had to be rebuilt (1879); and the older structure itself was closed for public safety in 1904.
And the words of the old minister came true.