In this Sidewalk Talk with Alex Mixter, we talk about why preserving Saginaw's Potter Street Station matters, and how it could become a transportation again. Why Preserving Saginaw’s Potter Street Station Matters—and How It Could Become a Transportation Hub Again. Alex tells us about efforts since 1989 to save the building, all while facing an arson in 1991, a temporary roof in 1995, and a tower collapse in 1997. We also talk about why historic buildings are irreplaceable community infrastructure,  Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services - STARS  plans for the future of the depot, and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Catching Up Off Camera

00:56 Social Media Break

01:28 Limoncello Lesson

04:57 Stop Filming Everything

06:19 Potter Street Station Intro

07:50 Saginaw Connected By Rail

09:56 High Speed Rail Dreams

12:35 Saving The Depot

14:34 Arson And Setbacks

18:59 Greg Branch Legacy

23:42 Why Old Buildings Matter

30:33 STARS Study And Viability

35:14 Vision For The Future

36:03 Train Rolls In

36:33 Exploring the Old Platform

37:03 Why This Matters

38:54 History as a Call Forward

40:55 Old Buildings Power People

43:23 Urban Renewal Lost Uniqueness

50:48 Potter Station Vision

51:19 Momentum and Volunteer Power

54:57 Saginaw Will Figure It Out

56:58 Funding and Grant Strategy

58:16 Authenticity and Story Value

01:06:04 Keep Showing Up

01:09:41 Final Thanks and Wrap