1972: 50 Years Ago in Laurel

901 Main Street,Laurel MD 20707

09 June, 2022

Description

1972 was a tumultuous year in Laurel’s history—including the assassination attempt of a presidential candidate and Hurricane Agnes. 1972 was a tumultuous year in Laurel’s history—one that saw the assassination attempt of a presidential candidate at Laurel Shopping Center, a historic flood, a particularly chilling murder on Main Street, and the dawn of several iconic local restaurants and businesses. Richard Friend of The Laurel History Boys provides a colorful look back at this pivotal year from half a century ago.