In December 1741, Mrs. Samuel Holden, the widow of a former Governor of the Bank of England, offered Harvard a 400 pound sterling donation towards the construction of a chapel on campus, prompted by a suggestion from Thomas Hutchinson. After additional funds were raised, the chapel opened in March 1745.
In December 1741, Mrs. Samuel Holden, widow of a former Bank of England governor, presented Harvard with a 400 pound sterling donation to build a chapel on campus, inspired by Thomas Hutchinson's proposal. After gathering more funds, the chapel was inaugurated in March 1745.