Lombard Farm Poorhouse, Barnstable, MABuilt as poor farm in 1769, building replaced in 1821. Dorthea Dix sees women chained and living in stalls and pens here in 1853. Library of Congress: Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)Source: Library of Congress: Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)Usage: Poorhouse System Comes Under Scrutiny
Lombard Farm Poorhouse, Barnstable, MA