Brockton, Industrial city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with two neighborhoods named Montello and Campello. Both neighborhoods have railway stations and their own postal services.
Settlement began around 1700 and during the American Civil War the city became the largest shoe producer in the country. This production shaped the regional economy for decades.
The local symphony orchestra has performed for decades and brings classical music to the region. The concerts draw listeners from across the area and shape the cultural life of the city.
The city runs a mosquito control program that uses vehicles with spray equipment. These measures protect residents from diseases carried by insects.
On October 1, 1883, the first underground three-wire electrical system in the world was activated here. This technical advance paved the way for modern electrical distribution networks.
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