Saginaw, MI

About Saginaw

• • Stevie Wonder, a musical icon, was born in Saginaw, Michigan.
• • The Saginaw Steering Gear Division helped pioneer automotive power steering.
• • Lumbering and salt production fueled Saginaw's rapid growth in the 19th century.
• • Saginaw has a castle-like water treatment plant resembling a medieval fortress.
• • The devastating 1904 fire reshaped Saginaw's downtown and building codes.
• • "Saginaw" means "place of the Sauk" in Ojibwe; it was incorporated in 1857.
• • With around 44,000 residents, it's smaller than Lansing, the state capital.
• • Saginaw sits 594 feet above sea level, offering relatively flat terrain.
• • Healthcare and manufacturing are prominent industries within Saginaw.
• • Saginaw feels like a resilient city with a touch of industrial nostalgia.
• • The Detroit Tigers, a major league baseball team, are closest to Saginaw.
• • Arthur Hill High School's basketball team has a storied history of state championships.

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