Undated, no source noted newspaper clipping, written by James P. Root and titled "Poor Farm Buildings Are to be Torn Down," Reel 12, Local History Microfilm Collection, Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, Indiana. Article includes a 5x5 picture of the poor farm with the caption noted below: "Poor Farm Home to Come Down-Windows are gone, steps are broken, floors have holes in them and several other conditions make the old 30-room county poor farm home a danger, the Monroe County commissioners determined Monday afternoon. They voted to advertise for bids to remove it and surrounding buildings. The home was built before the turn of the century."