State Reform School for Boys
From Asylum Projects
| State Reform School for Boys | |
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| Established | 1853 |
| Current Status | Preserved |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
| Location | South Portland, ME |
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History
The State Reform School for Boys, later named the State School for Boys, was established in 1853 "for the instruction, employment, and reform of juvenile offenders" ages 8 to 16. Residents were put to farming and brick making in an effort to make them useful and productive citizens.
