Downtown in Campbell in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
B.O. Curry Building
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 15, 2020
1. B.O. Curry Building Marker
Inscription.
B.O. Curry Building. . This Califomia Mission Revival-style structure was built by B. O. Curry in 1913 to house his insurance and real estate businesses. Curry came to Califomia in 1874 and made his fortune in gold mines and timber in the Sierra Nevada.
Between 1914 and 1920, the Curry building was home to the Campbell Post Office, then served as the office of the Grower's National Bank. Ithas since housed a fumiture store, an art gallery and a restaurant. ,
This Califomia Mission Revival-style structure
was built by B. O. Curry in 1913 to house his
insurance and real estate businesses. Curry came
to Califomia in 1874 and made his fortune in
gold mines and timber in the Sierra Nevada.
Between 1914 and 1920, the Curry building was
home to the Campbell Post Office, then served
as the office of the Grower's National Bank. Ithas
since housed a fumiture store, an art gallery
and a restaurant.
Erected by Campbell Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 37° 17.229′ N, 121° 56.563′ W. Marker is in Campbell, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of East Campbell Avenue and Railway Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Campbell Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 East Campbell Avenue, Campbell CA 95008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Growers National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Downing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Walnut Trees (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 15, 2020
2. B.O. Curry Building and Marker - wide view, looking east on East Campbell Avenue
The marker is visible here, mounted to the wall of the building, just below the neon sign.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 15, 2020
3. B.O. Curry Building - looking (north)west along East Campbell Avenue
Courtesy of the Campbell Historical Museum
4. Marker detail: Inset photo - B.O. Curry Building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.