Quick Facts Year Built 1927
LYONS HALL
Population 183
Colors
Lyon’s Quirks and Traditions
Gold & Black
Opened in 1927 as a residence for 195 men, Lyons Hall was one of the first residence halls to incorporate the proximity of the lake in its design (thus, the picturesque views of St. Mary’s Lake through its archway). Dedicated in honor of Joseph Lyons, an English professor in the 1860s-1880s, Lyons was originally known as an Honors Hall and is the only residence hall shown in the movie Rudy which featured its iconic arch. Lyons was converted in 1974 to Notre Dame’s sixth residence hall for women. In the summer of 2013 Lyons Hall underwent a major renovation, adding air-conditioned lounges with kitchens on each floor and converting the annex from student rooms back into a Faculty-inResidence apartment. The Lyons ladies live by the motto of “Kindess, gentleness, self sacrifice.”
Room Styles
Singles, Doubles, Triples, Quads
Location
South Quad
Mascot Lion
Signature Events
Mara Fox 5k, Recess, Volley for Vets, Riley at the Rink
Some residents of Lyons Hall gather for a group picture in front of the dome.
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