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Campbell is located in Santa Clara County, California. It is a suburb of the San Jose part of Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. As of 2007, Campbell’s population was approximately 39,000. Campbell is the original home of eBay and of its creator, Pierre Omidyar. Campbell is also home to the Pruneyard Shopping Center, a sprawling open-air retail complex which was involved in a famous U.S. Supreme Court case that established the extent of the right to free speech in California. Today the Pruneyard Shopping Center is home to Democrat Mike Honda and the south bay offices of the FBI.
The founder of Campbell, Benjamin Campbell, came to the area in 1846. His father is noted for having surveyed the cities of San Jose and Santa Clara, and for starting a sawmill near the town of Saratoga. In 1851, Benjamin bought 160 acres and planted it with hay and grain. This acreage later became Campbell's historical downtown core.
In 1878 Campbell sold an acre of his land to the railroad and by1887 the first subdivision was recorded west of the railroad from Campbell Avenue. The area became the center for shipping fruit, and within a short period of time Campbell became an important rail center.
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.
Campbell offers many neighborhood parks throughout the city for the enjoyment of all residents and visitors to the area. The parks contain a variety of amenities and play apparatus for children and adults. Restrooms are available at most of the parks with play apparatus.
For more details about Campbell, CA please visit: http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/index.htm
Campbell is home to many great attractions and activities for you and your family to enjoy throughout the year. Come visit one of the many museums such as the Ainsley House or the Campbell Historic Museum.
Ainsley House
The Ainsley House was built in 1925 as the home for Campbell canning pioneer J.C. Ainsley and his wife. The restored and decorated 15 rooms are furnished with much of the original furniture of the era. The surrounding English gardens are a refreshing respite for visitors to this unique historic house.
Campbell Historic Museum
The Campbell Historical Museum offers artifacts and memorabilia that help us interpret and recall the vanishing world of Santa Clara’s past. Visit a “General Store” that served as the community center, examine an early parlor and the early examples of “Decorative Arts” in early Campbell, discover the roots of the Campbell Fire Department, and explore hometown music and drama as early forms of recreation.
Campbell is home to many exciting events that are sure to involve your whole family. Come participate in one of the excellent parades or stroll the streets at the Downtown Campbell Artwalk. View the link below for more great ideas.
13th Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade
Come see Downtown Campbell's 13th Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade! The parade begins at 12pm and will feature marching bands, baton dancers, classic cars and more. It's a wonderful Campbell tradition the entire family can enjoy.
Downtown Campbell Artwalk
The Downtown Campbell ArtWalk is a casual style art walk. This is a great opportunity to visit with the artists and neighbors and to view artist’s exciting new works in a friendly atmosphere.
For a full list of events in the area, visit the official site at
http://www.downtowncampbell.com/events.php