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			.Building Navigation. History Old Photos Photos Our Thoughts The history of Donovan Building is gathered from many internet and text sources. Though every attempt is made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. All rights reserved.					BuildingsOfDetroit.COM > Places > Donovan Building Donovan Building 2457 Woodward Avenue, Detroit  Status: Demolished AKA: Motown Building, Motown Center Style(s): Unknown Architect : Albert Kahn Owner: N/A Architectural Firm: Albert Kahn Associates         The Donovan Building & Sanders Building from the Fox Theater garage in August of 2005     The Donovan Building was a 10 story building designed in 1922 by renowned architect Albert Kahn. The building was later occupied by Motown Records from 1968 to 1972. It was last occupied by JOWA Security before closing in 1974. The building was hastily demolished in January of 2006 because it was quoted as being an eyesore for the visitors of the upcoming Super Bowl event by mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. The owner of the building, Cherrylawn Realty, agreed to the demolition and funded it. The demolition of the building along with the adjacent Sanders Building was completed in two weeks. Due to this time constraint, little was removed from the buildings prior to demolition. Items such as marble, documents, and architectural detailing were simply smashed to bits. On the day of the Super Bowl, the site was parking for as few as three tour buses.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ^top