Corby sent all students home and promised that they would return to a "bigger and better Notre Dame." Corby overcame the $200,000 fire loss and rebuilt the Main Building - which now stands with its "Golden Dome."
The passage describes Corby's response to a fire that damaged Notre Dame's Main Building. He rebuilt the structure, ensuring it would be larger and better than before. The rebuilding process included restoring the iconic "Golden Dome."