Brockton Fire Museum

07/04/2026

06/12/2026

Superior Bakery has been a Brockton institution for 106 years. Lots of History there!

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In 2020, we are celebrating our 100th year serving the New England market! In 1920 we started with 2 brick ovens and house to house delivery. Today, 4 generations later, our commitment to quality and service remains the same.

04/03/2026

A Moment in History - April 2, 1979 - A multiple alarm fire occurred at 500 Main Street on the corner of Exchange Street that displaced 45 persons from the 13 apartments. 6 persons were sent to the hospital that night.

04/01/2026

A Moment in History - 03/31/2009 - Four people, including three children, were struck by a van while they were crossing North Main Street at Huntington Street around 1230 hours. A 4 y/o was transported to a Boston hospital via Boston MedFlight, which landed at Massasoit Community College on Massasoit Blvd. The two other children were transported to local hospitals before being airlifted via Boston MedFlight. The adult that was struck was reportedly injured less severely.

03/31/2026

A Moment in History - March 30, 1981 A fire was discovered after midnight at 824 Main Street

03/31/2026

A Moment in History - 03/30/2012 - Around 2030 hours on the evening of Friday, March 30, 2012 the Brockton Fire Department responded to a call for a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that rolled over at Longwood Avenue at Hillberg Avenue. Engine-2, Squad-A and the Tactical Support Unit responded, along with an ambulance. Engine-2 arrived to find a two vehicle accident with one vehicle on its roof, and at least one occupant ejected from the vehicle. A total of four ambulances were called to the scene, three AMR contract ambulances, and one mutual aid ambulance from West Bridgewater responded. An additional company was requested to respond to the scene to assist with multiple injured patients. Boston MedFlight was requested to the scene for an 18 year old male patient that was reported to be partially ejected from the vehicle. MedFlight landed at the Brockton Fairgrounds on Forest Avenue where the AMR ambulance met the MedFlight crew. The victim was flown to Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston for treatment. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Brockton Police Department with the assistance of the Plymouth County Sheriffs Department BCI Unit. At least four patients were transported from the accident scene.

03/29/2026

A Moment in History- March 28, 1986 - A fatal fire at 835 Montello Street kills child.

03/27/2026

A Moment in History - March 27, 1974 - A General Alarm Fire destroyed the vacant Lincoln Hotel on West Elm Street.