The at-grade island platform on East Trade Street is a stop along the CityLynx Gold Line and serves various government agencies and facilities, including the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.

As part of the initial 1.5-mile (2.4 km) Gold Line, construction on McDowell 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.

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

The windscreens celebrate the diversity and history of Charlotte's First and Second Wards, featuring a collage of historical maps, photos, and manuscripts on glass.