Potter Street Station

09/09/2026

We're beyond grateful for the support we've gotten from Michigan Lutheran Seminary for 3 years now. There is plenty of work to do around the depot, and having a small army like this brings a lot of meaning to the words "many hands make light work." It's unbelievable what they are able to accomplish in just a few hours. Thank you so much to everyone who was involved!

08/05/2026

Zillion out of towners tonight. We got lost. Crazy escapades. Ya’ll did a fabulous job of staying in one lane somehow. Hot dog sushi on us someday. We promise

08/04/2026

We hope to see you at Hoyt Library on Thursday, August 6th at 6:30! SDPC Secretary Alex Mixter will be giving a presentation on the history of the depot that starts with the need for the station in the 1880s and leads us right up to the present day efforts. This is also a great opportunity to become a member - see you there!

Join us for a lecture and update on the renovations at Saginaw's historic Potter Street Station with Alexander Mixter on Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm at Hoyt. The event is free and open to the public. Register in advance at: https://www.saginawlibrary.org/event/alex-mixter-event-34535.

07/21/2026

We hope to see you tonight for our July meeting! We'll be covering our summer projects and planning ahead for a successful fall. Find us on Potter Street at 6pm and join the discussion!

07/14/2026

Please enjoy this extended conversation with SDPC Secretary Alex Mixter as he discusses the future of Potter Street Station and historic preservation in Saginaw!

07/14/2026

MLive picked up something remarkable that happened back in May: SDPC's own Alex Mixter was being interviewed about Potter Street Station for Riverfront Saginaw's "Sidewalk Talks" podcast when Pere Marquette 1225 rolled past on the tracks in the middle of their interview. According to the Steam Railroading Institute, it was the first time that engine had passed those tracks in 75 years, since the Station last boarded passengers.

We couldn't have scripted it better.

Read the full story in the link below, and if you want to see the moment for yourself, check out the "Sidewalk Talks" episode on YouTube - the train appears just after the 35-minute mark.

Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, July 21st at 6pm. We'll be gathering right across from the Station on Potter Street. All are welcome, and we encourage you to renew your membership!

https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2026/07/they-were-talking-about-saving-an-abandoned-michigan-train-depot-then-a-piece-of-its-history-appeared-after-75-years-away.html

04/17/2026

Come visit our table at the 33rd Annual Antique Show this Saturday, April 18, at Valley Lutheran High School!

We will be there from 9 AM to 4 PM to share updates on our recent work and our plans for the station. This is also a great opportunity to renew your annual membership or sign up as a new member to help support our ongoing efforts.

We hope to see you there.