Downtown in Campbell in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Growers National Bank

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 15, 2020

1. Growers National Bank Marker

Inscription. This Neoclassical building was constructed by B.O. Curry in 1920. It was part of a 'business block' development, which consisted of five building in a row. For a time this was the Mercantile Trust Bank. Later it was a silent movie theater. In the 1960's it became the Gaslighter Theatre. Vaudeville and melodramatic plays drew large, popcorn-throwing crowds.

Erected by Farrington Historical Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 37° 17.218′ N, 121° 56.573′ W. Marker is in Campbell, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown. It is on East Campbell Avenue east of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 East Campbell Avenue, Campbell CA 95008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Downing Building (a few steps from this marker); B.O. Curry Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Campbell (Farley Building) (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Walnut Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); Farley Building (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Agricultural Heritage Plaques (within shouting distance of this marker); South Pacific Coast Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Campbell (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Campbell.

Former Growers National Bank and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 15, 2020

2. Former Growers National Bank and Marker

The marker is visible here mounted to the building immediately to the right of the former bank.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 925 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.