Description
The devastating fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in April 2019 destroyed beloved parts of that iconic structure, including the timber roof framework and crossing spire. But other crucial elements—notably the 13th-century stone vaults and flying-buttress support system—survived miraculously intact. Restoration is proving to be a long, complicated, and delicate process. In this talk we’ll highlight the cathedral’s evolution over seven centuries, its unique role in French history, and the ongoing restoration and historic preservation decision-making to restore the cathedral to its pre-fire condition.