title: Historical vignette. Mr. Jefferson's Rotunda.
abstract: After retiring from the presidency of the United States, Thomas Jefferson concentrated his latter years on establishing The University of Virginia. He personally undertook the design of the buildings and directed the early days of the institution. The Rotunda, with its famous Dome Room and outside porticos, continues to receive critical acclaim for its architectural design.
authors.affiliation: University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Bice
mesh_terms: D005160:Facility Design and Construction / Q000266:history*; D005197:Famous Persons; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D014495:Universities / Q000266:history*; D014768:Virginia