By the end of 1793, £16,000 had been raised to fund construction.
His interest in music led him to fund construction of 7,000 church organs.
Donations from around the world helped to fund the new construction.
Approximately $20 million is being raised to fund the construction of the new theater.
A second bond issue to fund the construction of the library, however, passed in 1963.
As of August 2012, the school had raised $28 million in donations to fund the construction.
To fund the construction the organizers turned to the federal government for assistance.
Bond elections in 2005 and 2009 to fund construction of the new building failed.
She also funded the construction of the gymnasium across the street in 1925.
The club is currently funding the construction of a third pitch to provide much needed additional playing space.