Rosewood Center

The Rosewood Center was a state-run institution for people with developmental disabilities located in Owings Mills, Maryland. It was established in 1888 as the Asylum and Training School for the Feeble-Minded and went through several name changes over the years. In 2008, it was announced that the center would be closed and it finally shut down in 2009.

History: The Maryland Legislature approved the establishment of the Asylum and Training School for the Feeble-Minded in 1888. The institution was tasked with providing care and education for individuals with intellectual disabilities. However, due to limited funding and inadequate facilities, the admissions policy had to be restrictive. Only white children between the ages of seven and seventeen were admitted, and the focus was on providing training for self-sufficiency.

In the 20th century, the Board proposed the construction of a separate school for "colored feeble-minded" individuals and additional buildings for epileptic patients. The institution underwent several name changes, including Rosewood State Training School and Rosewood State Hospital. In 1969, after a merger of state departments, it became known as the Rosewood Center.

Closure: On January 15, 2008, the state of Maryland announced the closure of Rosewood Center. The process of transferring residents to other facilities began, and the center officially closed on June 30, 2009.

References: [1] Maryland to shut home for disabled - Health, Maryland, Martin O'Malley - baltimoresun.com