Background
Donohue was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1869.
Donohue was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1869.
The young Donohoe was educated in the local schools including Central High School.
Hius father was associated with the engineering department of a local railroad and designed an office building for that railroad in Springfield. After working for a local firm Donohue was appointed architect for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Master of Arts, which at the time also included the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, Master of Arts. In this capacity Donohoe would design over 100 churches, schools, hospitals and other buildings for Catholic Clients.