What Notre Dame is made of

Salvaged brick from the university's earliest days helps rebuild the campus. Source: What Notre Dame is made of | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame Also see: Backstory: Notre Dame brick. What’s old is new again.

What about the golden dome?

The history of Notre Dame's iconic Golden Dome is fascinating. Originally built in 1879 with a wooden structure covered in gold leaf, it symbolized the university's pursuit of excellence. Destroyed by fire in 1882, it was rebuilt with brick and terra cotta in 1883, and the current stainless steel dome was installed in 1963.

John F. Kennedy at Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame has a long history with the nation’s highest public office, starting with Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. "The nation’s first and still only Catholic president, John F. Kennedy, never spoke at Notre Dame during his presidency. But he did have a long and close relationship with the University prior to... Continue Reading →

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