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Reed Hall
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Named after Dr Joseph A. Reed, the first superintendent of the institution, Reed Hall was the main building of the facility. Reed Hall was designed by the ideals set forth by Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride, as were other institutions throughout the country. The design kept the hospital accessible, and also separated the different wards from each other. You can read more about Kirkbride facilities at www.kirkbridebuildings.com
Dietary
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Click here to tour the Dietary Building
The dietary building was directly behind Reed Hall. The ground floor of this building held the loading dock, food storage rooms, cleaning supply storage, and multiple large freezers. Upstairs were the auditorium, cafeteria, and kitchen. A small third floor held what appeared to be employee locker rooms.
The Hutchinson Building
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The Hutchinson Building was the infirmary, where sick patients were treated. Here you would find the dentists office, sterilization facilities, the laboratory, and the morgue. It was named after the superintendent of the facility from 1885 to 1945, Dr. Henry A. Hutchinson.
The Cammarata Building
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The Cammarata Building, which opened in 1971, was the geriatric center for the hospital. It has been renovated and is currently occupied by The Verland Foundation, and the Glen Montessori School.
Other Buildings at Dixmont
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There were several other buildings on the grounds at Dixmont, serving several purposes, and there are many buildings and facilities that were built and torn down throughout the years.
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