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Donovan Building - Historic photos

The Donovan Building during its Motown years

The Donovan Building during its Motown years

The Donovan Building, shortly after its completion in 1923

The Donovan Building, shortly after its completion in 1923

The Donovan Building was used by Motown until it left Detroit in 1972.

The Donovan Building was used by Motown until it left Detroit in 1972.

The Donovan Building in 1993, long after Motown moved out. The Sanders Building, demolished at the same time as its neighbor, can be seen at right.

The Donovan Building in 1993, long after Motown moved out. The Sanders Building, demolished at the same time as its neighbor, can be seen at right.