Longtime Blighted Boston Hotel Finally Demolished
BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - The demolition started at the old Norwood Inn in Boston Heights on Monday. Previously an admired icon, the hotel has remained empty since 2019, deteriorating over time. The audience burst into cheers as the demolition started. "It’s simply an incredible sensation to see this finally happen," remarked Rich Lyon, a council member from Boston Heights. Residents of Boston Heights and nearby areas recounted their cherished recollections of the hotel, which has stood there since the swinging sixties. "When I was in high school, my sister used to work at the reception area, which means it has been quite some time ago...the place has always been here," stated Ralph McDonnell from Hudson. In 2019, the hotel shut down permanently and hasn’t welcomed guests again since then. Since closing, it has turned into an unsightly sight at the entrance of Boston Heights. "Each day as you pass by, there are more shattered window...