As part of the initial 1.5-mile (2.4 km) Gold Line, construction on Davidson Street began in December 2013.

The station opened to the public on July 14, 2015, with a low platform configuration that was used for heritage streetcars.

[2] In June 2019, as part of phase two, streetcar service was replaced by the CityLynx Connector bus; at which time the station's island platform was closed off so it can be raised to accommodate the level boarding for modern streetcar vehicles.

[4][5] The station reopened to the public on August 30, 2021, at which time the CityLynx Connector bus was discontinued.

The windscreens honor those who work to keep the city safe, featuring a collage of historical maps, photos, and manuscripts on glass.