Episode 3 of 5

Cornerstone Laying

When
24 May 1888
Where
Washington, D.C.
Part of
The Catholic University of America founded

President Cleveland attended the laying of the cornerstone for Divinity Hall in May 1888.

On May 24, 1888, President Grover Cleveland attended the ceremony for laying the cornerstone of Divinity Hall, now known as Caldwell Hall. Members of Congress and the U.S. government were also present for this significant construction milestone.

Sources

  1. Catholic University of America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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