 Reed Hall was the main building at Dixmont and was named after the first superintendent of Dixmont, Dr. Joseph A. Reed.It was typical of other Kirkbride facilities with the exception that the outermost wings swept forward instead of to the rear in the typical V-shape.This was to afford a better view of the river valley and better airflow, which was said to be more calming to the patients in keeping with the want of a serene setting.