$2M Donation Earmarked For Motown Museum Expansion
/ CBS Detroit
DETROIT (AP) —Four organizations have stepped to the plate at years end to assist in the Motown Museum's expansion efforts.
Visitors stop by the Motown Museum in Detroit, Michigan August 17, 2018 that is paying tribute to the Aretha Franklin this weekend after her passing. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
The Detroit museum announced this week that it received a $1.3 million grant from the Kresge Foundation, $500,000 from The Elaine & Leo Stern Foundation, $225,000 from AARP and $55,000 from the State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Visitors pose outside the Motown Museum in Detroit, Michigan August 17, 2018 that is paying tribute to the Aretha Franklin this weekend after her passing. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Kresge's gift supports development of a public plaza and renovation of three nearby buildings for education and community programs. The foundation gave the museum $160,000 in 2016.
The museum hasn't released fundraising totals.
Visitors take photos outside the Motown Museum in Detroit, Michigan August 17, 2018 that is paying tribute to the Aretha Franklin this weekend after her passing. The Queen of Soul has died at her home in Detroit. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
The expansion will be built around the existing museum, which includes the original studio and "Hitsville U.S.A." sign.
The band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are among visitors outside the Motown Museum in Detroit, Michigan August 17, 2018 that is paying tribute to the Aretha Franklin this weekend after her passing. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
The museum is located where company founder Berry Gordy launched his music empire. The label marks its 60th anniversary next year.
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