Constructed in 1924 by Samuel “Pappy” and French Wilgus at a cost of $15,000, the footbridge crossing Russells Point Harbor linked the east side of Sandy Beach Amusement Park to eateries and other attractions on the west side. It closed with the amusement park in the early 70’s, and years of inadequate maintenance led to the removal of its decking in the mid 80’s as a safety precaution. As new development grew around it, the lighted steel structure became a widely recognized symbol of Indian Lake. After the death of developer William “Bill” Reed in 2009, his family joined the Indian Lake Area Historical Society to restore the bridge for community members and visitors. Fundraising began in earnest in 2010 with donor contributions and active community support, and four years later a large crowd in the Russells Point area gathered on August 23, 2014, for the dedication of the refurbished Sandy Beach Bridge and William and Marjorie Reed Memorial Walkway.