Stone Arch bridge over Beebe Lake, Sackett Bridge

The beautiful stone arch bridge at the east end of Beebe Lake was built to honor Colonel Henry Woodward Sackett, a Cornell alumnus, donor, and trustee, who graduated in 1875. According to a tribute from Cornell, Sackett “was always interested in the preservation of historic places, fine scenery, and historic traditions.” He established a generous fund for beautifying Cascadilla Gorge, a scenic outlet to the Cornell campus. The bridge has been the site of adventurous swimmers jumping from its height down into Beebe Lake.