John M. Donaldson (January 17, 1854 – December 20, 1941) was an American architect and artist born on January 17, 1854, in Stirling, Scotland. Donaldson was principal designer of the successful Detroit-based architectural firm Donaldson and Meier from 1880 onwards.
John M. Donaldson was born in Scotland but liked the United States more, that's why chose to become an architect over here not on Stirling. 