Scope and Content: Resolves 1854, c 52 authorized the establishment of a State Reform School for Girls through a commission of three gubernatorial appointees to prepare plans and estimates of buildings for the institution.   The facility, established formally by St 1855, c 442 and renamed State Industrial School for Girls per St 1856, c 60, was completed and opened at Lancaster in 1856.  Series consists of facility plans by architect Jonathan Preston.
Notes: Current accessions Volume to: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Maps and plans ((M-Ar)50) cites 6 plans and specifications, 1854 as no. 2310
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