Located in the West Valley of Santa Clara County, Campbell is a delightful community where tradition and progress combine in a successful blend.
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Campbell’s History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() In 1878, Mr. Campbell sold an acre of his land for $5 to the railroad and, by1887, the first subdivision was recorded west of the railroad from Campbell Avenue to the spot where the Water Tower Plaza now stands. The area became the center for shipping fruit, and within a short period of time, the drying grounds and canneries made Campbell an important rail center. The Campbell Fruit Growers’ Union became a well known cooperative with its 17-acre drying yard. There were three major canneries in Campbell the J.C. Ainsley Packing Company, Hyde Cannery, and Payne Cannery. Most of the output of high quality fruit from the Ainsley Cannery was shipped to England. Ainsley Park, located between Harrison and the railroad tracks, commemorates the man and his cannery. Of special interest in the park are two giant black walnut trees that were planted by the Swope family, descendants of Benjamin Campbell. With all the industry, Campbell needed a bank, and in 1895, the Bank of Campbell was established at the corner of Campbell and Central Avenues. The Bank of Campbell, now called the Farley Building, is Campbell’s oldest commercial building. President Theodore Roosevelt visited Campbell in 1903. He came at the request of Professor J. Fred Smith, the first principal of Campbell Union High School. While here, President Roosevelt planted a redwood tree on the school grounds. The Campbell Union High School closed its doors in 1980 and now serves as a community center, providing a meeting place for a variety of clubs and organizations. Campbell was first known for its churches, which once directed community life. Later, the Board of Trade became the leading community service. The Board of Trade is now known as the Campbell Chamber of Commerce. Campbell was officially incorporated as a city in 1952. City offices occupied several buildings, such as Fire House No. 1 and the old Congregational Church, before the official City Hall was built. Campbell has grown from a small farming community with a population of approximately 5,000 to a progressive community with a population of over 38,000. |
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Public Art and Commemorative Plaques | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The City of Campbell has 32 examples of public art for all to enjoy. The creative Display of 9 different artists provides a variety of art pieces in brass, bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, tile, stained and stamped concrete, paint and glass.The City of Campbell has 48 bronze plaques at many sites throughout the City. These plaques provide information regarding historic events, sites and community leader contributions to the City. |
Campbell Real Estate Listings
Active Listings in Campbell
- 133 Union AVE C CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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Sold Listings in Campbell
- 864 Apricot AVE F CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 2863 S Bascom AVE 808 CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 300 Union AVE 10 CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 555 W Latimer AVE CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 5027 Pine Tree TER CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 65 Dot AVE CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 133 Union AVE E CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 135 Union AVE B CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 905 Apricot AVE D CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 324 W Sunnyoaks AVE CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 110 Salice WAY CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 2857 S Bascom AVE 105 CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 553 W Latimer AVE CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 2865 S Bascom AVE 904 CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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- 605 Marathon DR CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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Walk Score for Campbell
Campbell School Data
Campbell School Districts
- Campbell Union
- K-8
- http://www.campbellusd.org
Campbell Schools
- Campbell Middle School
- 5-8, public
- Capri Elementary School
- K-5, charter
- Castlemont Elementary School
- K-5, charter
- Rosemary Elementary School
- K-4, charter
- https://rosemary.campbellusd.org/
- Westmont High School
- 9-12, public
- http://www.westmont.cuhsd.org
- Old Orchard School
- PK-8, private
- http://www.oldorchardschool.com/page.cfm?p=1
- West Valley Christian School
- K-8, private
- http://www.wvcs.org
- St. Lucy Parish School
- PK-8, private
- http://www.stlucyschool.org
- Campbell Christian School
- PK-8, private
- http://www.campbellchristian.org/
- Casa Di Mir Montessori School
- PK-8, private
- http://www.casadimir.org/
- San Jose Christian School
- PK-8, private
- http://www.sjchristian.org
- Village
- K-5, charter
- Canyon Heights Academy
- K-8, private
- http://www.canyonheightsacademy.com
- Learn for Fun at Durant
- 1-6, private
- Pioneer Family Academy
- K-12, private
- http://www.pioneerfamilyacademy.com/
- Veritas Christian Academy
- K-12, private
- http://www.veritaschristian.org
- Old Orchard School
- K-8, private
- Centro Armonia School
- K, private
- Stellar Learning Academy
- K-12, private
- http://www.stellarlearningacademy.org/
- Canyon Heights Academy
- PK-8, private
- Starbright School – Campbell
- K, private
- Valley International Academy – Campbell Community Center
- 9-12, private
- http://www.valleyacademy.org/index.html
- Live Oak Academy
- 1-12, private
- Valley International Academy
- 9-12, private
- http://www.valleyacademy.org/
- Stellar Learning Academy
- PK-12, private
