It became known for inhumane conditions and poor treatment of its patients , and became the target of a series of lawsuits prior to its eventual closing in 1992 .
The Belchertown State School for the Feeble - Minded was established in 1922 in Belchertown , Massachusetts .
Belchertown State School became known for inhumane conditions and poor treatment of Belchertown State School 's patients , and became the target of a series of lawsuits prior to its eventual closing in 1992 .
The Belchertown State School for the Feeble - Minded was established in 1922 in Belchertown , Massachusetts .