Jean Rhy's "Wide Sargasso Sea" created a new spin on the classic story of Jane Eyre. Delving into theexperience of a creol woman under colonialism. 

Emily Dickinson attented Amherst Academy from 1840-1847. Amherst College grew out from Amherst Academy and was founded in 1821.

Amherst Academy closed down in 1861, which is why the college's location is featured.

Founded in 1833, this asylum was created by the state to deal with the expanding populace of the 'mentaly insane.'