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Incorporated October 22, 1956
March 24, 2000
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Rodenberg
11995 Walbrook Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rodenberg:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Evan Baker
Stan Bogosian
John Mehaffey
Nick Streit
Ann Waltonsmith
The City Council has officially adopted the ordinance designating your house as a Historic
Landmark. Please find a copy enclosed.
We are working on ordering the plaque for your home. The company we used in the past is now
out of business so it has taken longer than I expected. I hope to have it ordered soon and the
Heritage Commission will contact you as soon as we get it.
Sincerely,
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Heather Bradley
Associate Planner
Printed on recycled paper.
ORDINANCE NO. BP -24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DESIGNATING
THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE HYDE HOUSE
AT 11995 WALBROOK DRIVE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
(APN 378 -25 -021)
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1: After careful review and consideration of the report of the Heritage Preservation
Commission, the application and supporting materials, the City Council has determined that the
findings per Exhibit "A" can be made and hereby designates the property at 11995 Walbrook Drive
as a Historic Landmark.
Section 2: This designation shall become operative and take effect thirty (30) days from its date
of passage.
This ordinance was regularly introduced and after the waiting time required by law,
was thereafter passed and adopted this s day of March , 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: WALTONSMITH, BAKER, STREIT, MEHAFFEY, BOGOSIAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor
ATTEST:
G
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. BP -24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DESIGNATING
THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE HYDE HOUSE
AT 11995 WALBROOK DRIVE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
(APN 378 -25 -021)
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1: After careful review and consideration of the report of the Heritage Preservation
Commission, the application and supporting materials, the City Council has determined that the
findings per Exhibit "A" can be made and hereby designates the property at 11995 Walbrook Drive
as a Historic Landmark.
Section 2: This designation shall become operative and take effect thirty (30) days from its date
of passage.
This ordinance was regularly introduced and after the waiting time required by law,
was thereafter passed and adopted this s day of March , 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: WALTONSMITH, BAKER, STREIT, MEHAFFEY, BOGOSIAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mayor
ATTEST:
G
City Clerk
Exhibit "A"
FINDINGS FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
OF THE HYDE HOUSE AT 11995 WALBROOK DRIVE
(per Criteria in Section 13- 15.010 of the City Code)
The property meets criteria (a) in that it exemplifies and reflects elements of the City's
social and cultural history, as a farming community, and was built as the residence and
farmhouse of a prominent local farming family.
2. The property meets criteria (b) in that the residence was built for the Hyde family,
significant in Saratoga and Santa Clara County History, who owned fruit and nut
orchards in the area and went on to own the well known Sunsweet Growers Association
(cannery and dehydrating plant) in Campbell.
3. The property meets criteria (c) in that the structure is characteristic of the Craftsman
Bungalow architectural style distinctive in Saratoga at the time, and is in excellent
physical condition, including the landscaped grounds.
Public hearings will start promptly at 7:30, when the Council will move from whatever item it is
considering at that time to public hearings. Note: Devices to assist the hearing impaired are now
available in the Civic Theater lobby.
AGENDA
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
TIME: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 — 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Closed Session - Administrative Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue;
Regular Meeting — Civic Theater /Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue
TYPE: Regular Meeting
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OPEN SESSION — 4:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
1. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a) — Name of Cases: City of Saratoga v. TCI of
Cleveland, Santa Clara County Superior Court; City of Saratoga v. Hinz,
Santa Clara Superior Court No. CV 784560.
2. Public Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 — Title: City
Manager (Interviews)
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MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETING /CALL TO ORDER - ='x:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater /Council Chambers
at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
2. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation — Science Fair Week on March 13 —19, 2000
B. Proclamation —Earth Day on April 22, 2000
Page 1of4
.d
City Council Agenda February 16, 2000
4. Resolution approving Design Review No. DR 99 -037; Azule Crossing Inc. at
12312 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road. (Approved by City Council on 2/2/00)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution.
B. New Items
1. Planning Commission actions of February 9, 2000.
Recommendation: Note and file.
2. Approval of Check Register
Recommendation: Note and file
3. Memo authorizing publicity for March 1, 2000 Public Hearing item: Consider
adoption of an interim ordinance prohibiting for up to two years the approval of
non - commercial development projects on lands with a Commercial land use
designation in the General Plan (including lands designated in the General Plan
as Retail Commercial, Professional Administrative, Gateway Landscaping, and
Planned Development; affected zoning districts include C -N, C -V, C -H, and
P -A).
Recommendation: Approve noticing as recommended by staff.
4. Report from City Clerk regarding upcoming vacancies in the Heritage
Preservation, Public Safety and Youth Commissions.
Recommendation: Approve the proposed schedule.
C. Claims Against the City - None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 p.m.
If you challenge a decision of the City Council pursuant to a public hearing in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing(s), described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
A. Ordinance designating the Hyde House at 11995 Walbrook Drive as a Historic
Landmark (HP -24, Rodenberg)
Recommendation: 1) Waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and introduce
by title only.
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Resolution of Endorsement for Measure N (Library Bond).
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution.
Page 3 of 4
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO: AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE: February 2, 2000 CITY MANAGER:
ORIGINATING DEPT: Community Development 4 DEPT HEAD:
SUBJECT: Application for Designation as a Historic Landmark of a property at 11995 Walbrook
Drive (HP -24)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the ordinance designating the property at 11995 Walbrook Drive, as a Historic
Landmark. A second reading is required at the next City Council meeting, and the ordinance
would go into effect thirty (30) days after the second reading.
REPORT SUMMARY:
The Heritage Preservation Commission has received an application for Designation of Historic
Landmark for a property at 11995 Walbrook Drive, known as the Hyde House. The property
owners, Mr. & Mrs. Barry Rodenberg, initiated designation of the property.
After careful consideration of the application and supporting materials, the Commission determined
that the property meets the criteria for designation, per Section 13- 15.010 of the City Code. At their
meeting of January 11, 2000, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
designation to the City Council. Please refer to the attached draft minutes (these minutes have not
yet been adopted as the February 8, 2000 meeting was canceled) and supporting materials.
Background
The Hyde House was originally placed on the City's Historic Resources Inventory in 1988 and was
at that time deemed eligible for Historic Landmark Designation status if the property owners chose
to request designation.
The difference between properties listed on the City's Historic Resources Inventory and Designated
Landmarks is that any changes that are proposed to "Designated" properties require a permit from
the Heritage Preservation Commission. Modifications to "Inventory" structures are also reviewed
by the Commission, who then make recommendations to City Staff, the Planning Commission
and/or the City Council, as to whether or not to approve the proposed changes.
All Designated structures are given a bronze plaque identifying the Historic Structure and the year it
was built.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
A one time cost of approximately $100.00 to have the bronze plaque made for the property
owner to mount on the exterior of the residence.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT ACTING ON RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The residence would not be designated as a Historic Landmark.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
None.
FOLLOW UP ACTIONS:
The City Attorney will finalize the ordinance for the adoption at the next available meeting
memorializing the decision of the City Council on this matter.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
A hearing notice was mailed to surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the subject
property and published in the Saratoga News.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance HP -24
2. Heritage Commission minutes, January 11, 2000
3. Letter from property owners dated January 11, 2000
4. Supporting materials
ORDINANCE NO. HP -24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DESIGNATING
THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE HYDE HOUSE
AT 11995 WALBROOK DRIVE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
(APN 378 -25 -021)
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1: After careful review and consideration of the report of the Heritage Preservation
Commission, the application and supporting materials, the City Council has determined that the
findings per Exhibit "A" can be made and hereby designates the property at 11995 Walbrook Drive
as a Historic Landmark.
Section 2: This designation shall become operative and take effect thirty (30) days from its date
of passage.
This ordinance was regularly introduced and after the waiting time required by law,
was thereafter passed and adopted this day of , 2000 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Exhibit "A"
FINDINGS FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
OF THE HYDE HOUSE AT 11995 WALBROOK DRIVE
(per Criteria in Section 13- 15.010 of the City Code)
The property meets criteria (a) in that it exemplifies and reflects elements of the City's
social and cultural history, as a farming community, and was built as the residence and
farmhouse of a prominent local farming family.
2. The property meets criteria (b) in that the residence was built for the Hyde family,
significant in Saratoga and Santa Clara County History, who owned fruit and nut
orchards in the area and went on to own the well known Sunsweet Growers Association
(cannery and dehydrating plant) in Campbell.
3. The property meets criteria (c) in that the structure is characteristic of the Craftsman
Bungalow architectural style distinctive in Saratoga at the time, and is in excellent
physical condition, including the landscaped grounds.
Heritage Preservation Com missi(
linutes of J anuary 11, 2000 DRAFT
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Staff Bradley notified the Commission that a box of the old Saratoga Heritage books had been found m
the basement which means we have about 50 left and gives us a little more time to work on the Update
which we can expect to complete by the Spring of this year.
III. New Business
A. Review designation request for 11995 Wallbrook Dr. —Hyde House
Vice Chair Peepari stated that the home was a good example of Craftsman Architecture and showed
very little sign of modification over the years. He also stated he was impressed with the excellent
condition of the entire property and believes it would be a good addition to the City's list of Designated
structures.
Commissioner Wyman stated that given the significance of the Hyde family in Santa Clara County
history that the home may also qualify for the National Register of Historic Places and meets the
findings for Criteria "b" of the Ordinance.
Comnussioner Fine stated that it was a very fine home and made a motion to recommend that the City
Council approve the designation request by the property owners.
Motion approved 6 -0.
IV. Items Initiated by the Commission
A. Discussion of possible CLG grant ideas for 2000.
Commissioner Wyman suggested waiting on this item until the CLG grant packet is received, but the
Saratoga Video is still an idea.
B. Discussion of potential HPC sponsored activities and events to plan for 2000.
Commissioner Anderson suggested a pruning demonstration in the Heritage Orchard on an upcoming
Saturday morning, as the Orchard is likely to be pruned soon. Commissioner Fine suggested picnic
tables in the Orchard. Commissioners Peck and Wyman both expressed concerns that using the
Orchard in this way might lead to problems including garbage, parking, et cetera.
Commissioner Peepari suggested a tour of designated buildings. Commissioner Fine recalled that the
Commission had sponsored a couple of bike tours in the past. Commissioner Wyman suggested a
chartered bus tour. Staff Bradley will follow up with the City Parks and Recreation Department to try
and organize such an event.
Commissioners Anderson and Wyman suggested compiling a calendar of photographs and opening it
up to the community as a photo contest. Possible themes could be "Colors of Saratoga" or "Seasons of
Saratoga ". The goal should be a calendar for the true Millennium, 2001.
Commissioner Anderson suggested that we have a sign made for the Heritage Orchard that be visible
from Saratoga Avenue and would say "Saratoga Heritage Orchard — A Glimpse of the Past Preserved for
the Future ". The Commission was in support of this and will try to find an organization that may want
to donate time and materials to make it, such as the Rotary Club.
C. Discussion of ideas for other potential Heritage Lanes.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 11, 2000
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission
FROM: Barry and Sharlene Rodenberg
SUBJECT: 11995 Walbrook Drive, Saratoga
In October of 1997 we purchased our wonderful farmhouse, known to you as the
Hyde House. Sometime thereafter we received a letter informing us that our house
was included on the Heritage Resources Inventory. We are now requesting that
11995 Walbrook Drive become a Designated Property because it meets several of
the required criteria. We would be honored to have it identified as a historic land-
mark by displaying a bronze plaque. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Supporting Materials
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City of Saratoga
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 11, 2000
TO: Heritage Preservation Commission
FROM: Heather Bradley, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: 11995 Wallbrook Dr. — Hyde House
Background
The property owners of 11995 Wallbrook Drive have requested that the property be designated as a "Heritage
Resource — Historic Structure ". The property was first placed on the Inventory in 1988 with the original 80
listings. At that time. it was determined to meet the following criteria:
a) The property exemplifies or reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, political,
aesthetic, engineering or architectural history of the City, the County, the State or the nation; and
c) The property embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is
a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials of craftsmanship.
The regulations of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance require that for a property to be considered for
designation it must meet at least two criteria as specified in Section 13 -15 (including the two listed above).
The Commission must further find that the structure "retains a substantial degree of architectural and
structural integrity with respect to the original design ".
Process
The designation process requires that the Commission shall study the proposal, consider existing information
and any additional information from the applicant deemed necessary. No public hearings are required, but
any person with an interest in the designation may submit written or verbal comments on the proposal.
Once the decision is made the Commission shall prepare a report either recommending designation, or
rejecting it and send the report to the property owner. The report, along with all pertinent documentation and
information shall then be forwarded on to the City Council who shall consider the proposal at their next
available regular meeting. The City Council will then, by Ordinance, vote to approve or disapprove the
designation.
Attachments
1. Historic Resources Inventory application form
2. Letter to property owners from the Heritage Preservation Commission of July 13, 1999
3. Photographs of Hyde House and Hyde family
4. Historic Resources Inventory form: George Hyde Company /Sunsweet Growers - Campbell
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY ( #79)
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: None
2. Historic name: George & Alice Hyde House
3. Street or rural address: 11995 Wallbrook Drive
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070 County: Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 378-25--21
5. Present Owner: Bruce & Karen DeBoer Address: 11995 Wallbrook Drive
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Ownership is: Public: Private: X
6. Present Use: Residence Original Use: Residence - Farmhouse
DESCRIPTION
7a. Architectural style: Craftsman Bungalow
7b. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition:
The dominant feature of this two -story Craftsman bungalow is the use
of creek stone. The first story has a 4 ft. creek stone foundation
with horizontal lap siding above the stone. The second story is
wood shingle typical of the Craftsman period. The creek stone
motif is continued in the chimney and support columns for the two
porches which are linked by a large planting bed surrounded by a
creek stone wall. A hip roof with exposed rafters at the roof line
tops this well- maintained home. The basic structure is unchanged
except for a door and windows which were relocated to let in more
light. A new four -foot wooden fence with rock columns surrounds the
property which has several very large redwood trees.
8. Construction date:
Estimated: 1895
Factual:
9. Architect: Unknown
10. Builder: Unknown
(photograph here)
11. Approx. prop. size
Frontage:
Depth:
approx. acreage: .75
12. Date(s) of enclosed
photograph(s): 1988
13. Condition: Excellent: X Good: Fair: Deteriorated:
No longer in existence:
14. Alterations: Relocation of front door and windows.
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary)
Open land: Scattered buildings: X Densely built -up:
Residential: X Industrial: Commercial: Other:
16. Threats,to site: None known: X Private development:
Vandalism: Public Works project: Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Moved?
18. Related features:
Zoning:
Unknown?
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates,
events, and persons associated with the site).
This bungalow was built about 1895 by George and Alice Hyde and was home
for them and their three sons (Otis, Elmer and Ralph) until 1929 -1930, when
.the house and ranch were sold. Originally this home was surrounded by more
than 20 acres of walnut orchards; the entrance to the property was off
Prospect Road. Hyde was superintendent of several ranches until 1909
(including the Wakefield Ranch in Saratoga), when he purchased the Campbell
Fruit Growers Union and converted it to a cannery and dehydrating plant
(Hyde Cannery and Hyde Drying Yard in Campbell). He operated this with his
,youngest son Ralph until 1929 -1930. This complex later became Sunsweet
until 1971, then "The Factory" (retail), and is currently "Water Tower
Plaza" (office complex). ' In 1918, George and Ralph bought the Campbell
Water Co. which is still in the Hyde family. George's brother Warren had
an adjoining parcel of land and a home on Johnson Avenue.
20. Main theme of the historic resource:
(If more than one is checked, number
in order of importance.)
Architecture: 1 Arts /Leisure:
Economic /Industrial:
Exploration /Settlement:
Government: Military:
Religion: Social /Ed.:
21. Sources (List books, documents,
surveys, personal interviews and
their dates).
Campbell Museum; Homer Hyde (grandson),
12/87; Karen DeBoer, present owner, 1987.
22. Date form prepared: 4/88
By (name):.SHPC
Organization: City of Saratoga
Address: 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City: Saratoga Zip: 95070
Phone: 867 -3438
Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks):
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July 13, 1988
13777 FRUITVALE AVFNUF • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce DeBoer
11995 Wallbrook Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. and Mrs. DeBoer:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Karen Anderson
Martha Clevenger
Joyce Hlava
David Moyles
Donald Peterson
The Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission has recently
completed a comprehensive Inventory of historic resources in our
community. We are pleased to notify you that your residence
at 11995 Wallbrook Drive meets the criteria for being included on
this list.
The purpose of the Heritage Resource Inventory is to establish a
list of documented historic properties in Saratoga. The Heritage
Preservation Commission was assigned the responsibility for
preparing the Inventory by the City Council in 1982. Each
property on the list has been identified as reflecting and being a
part of the unique history of Saratoga. The Inventory has been
prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the State
Office of Historic Preservation, with data gathered from a
variety of sources, including historic documents and books,
interviews with local citizens, and existing county and state
inventories that contain information on Saratoga properties.
Being listed on the Inventory does not carry any form of special
requirements or restrictions affecting the use_, improvement,
alteration or even the demolition of your property. As an
Inventory property, however, you will be able to make use of the
State Historic Building Code, an alternative set of building
regulations that are intended to facilitate the rehabilitation and
preservation of historic buildings. In addition, your property
may qualify for designation as a Saratoga Heritage Landmark, a
special category of outstanding and exemplary historic properties
that are identified in the community by a handsome bronze plaque.
We have enclosed the entire Inventory list and the individual
Inventory form for your property, which gives information about
the building, the property and its history. We would appreciate
your review of this form to let us know if there are any changes
or additions to the form you wish to include. We also anticipate
that there are additional historic resources in the community that
we may have overlooked or have not fully documented yet; if you
know of any that are not on the list, please let us know.
If you have any questions, please direct them to the Commission
through Valerie Young, our staff person at'City Hall (867- 3438).
One of the Commissioners will be happy to meet,.with you to discuss
the Inventory and answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Elizabeth Ansnes
Roy Cameron
Norm Koepernik
Sharoyt andsness
Barb� -(r. Voester /
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Warren Heid, Chairman
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(1855 -1933) (1858 -1938)
Born Benicia Born Caliveras
Married 1878 in S.F.
Both died in Campbell, Calif.
GEORGE E. HYDE was superintendent of several ranches until In 1909 he purchased the
CAMPBELL FRUIT GROWER's UNION. He converted It from a drying operation to a cannery. With
his youngest son, Ralph, he operated it until 1929 -1930.
In 1918 Ralph H. Hyde became the major stockholder of the Campbell Water Company.
It is operated in 1978 by RalphIs son, Homer H. Hyde.
This house was sold in 1929 -1930 when George and Alice moved to Campbell. The
ranch is now subdivided. The 1978 owners are Susan $ Keith E. Abbott (6 years here).
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Stare ur C Bnru iuo 1'ne Resources Agency Ser. No. —
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS A IECREATION HABS HAER_ _ NR
UTM: A B
HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY C D
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common name: The Factory /Watertower Plaza
2. Historic name: George Hyde Company /Sunsweet Growers
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3. Street or rural address: 93---S. Central
City Campbell Zip 95008
County Santa Clara
4. Parcel number: 413 -7 -55
5. Present Owner:
City
Address:
Zip Ownership is: Public _Private xx
6. Present Use: Commercial Original use: Industrial
DESCRIPTION Brick Commercial /Industrial Building
7a. Architectural style:
7b. Briefly describe the present physical description of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its
original condition:
Several interconnected brick /wood commercial /industrial buildings
of two or one - storey height. Wood -frame windows, sloped roofs
of corrugated tin.
STructures were developed twice for commercial use; in the 1970's
for a retial /business center commonly known as "The Factory ", and
again in 1984 -85, for a primarily business /office complex commonly
known as "Water Tower Plaza ". The exterior of the buildings
have been completely remodelled, bearing little resemblance to the
original structrues described above. Present appearance features
color- coordinated painting of wood trim /awnings; wood sideboard and
extensive landscaping.
B. Construction date: 1892-1909
Estimated Factual xx
9. Architect unknown
10. Builder unknown
11. Approx. property size (in feet)
Frontage Depth
or approx. acreage 4.14
12. Date(s) of enclosed photographs)
October 1985
13. Condition: Excellent _Goo, .'Y Fair Deteriorated No long, existence
14. Alterations: Extensive remodeling/alt .ra innc to PY Prinr./intPr;nr
15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land _ Scattered buildings Densely built-up
Residential Industrial xx_Commercial _XIL_ Other:
16. Threats to site: None known —Private development-_Xr Zoning Vandalism
Public Works project Other:
17. Is the structure: On its original site? xx Moved? Unknown?
18. Related features:
SIGNIFICANCE
19. Briefly state historical and /or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site.)
The site was originally occupied, from 1887 -1890, by Flemmings Fruit Dryer,
which employed 700 people and shipped 120 carloads of fruit during their
first season of operation. They were acquired in 1890 by Frank Buxton's
Dryer, which was in turn acquired, in 1892 by the Campbell Fruit Growers
Union. Original complex consisted of a packing house, and 17 acres of
fruit dry- yards, headed by Campbell grower F.M. Righter. In 1909, George
Hyde bought the acreage and converted the packing house to a canning and
dehydrating plant. In 1937, Hyde sold the facility to the California
Prune and -Apricot Growers Association; •which which he had been affiliated
since 1917. The site %complex became known as the•Campbell Cooperative
Dryer, one of five experimental dryers in the Sunsweet Association. It
expanded to become a 48- tunnel plant, the largest in the world during
the 19601s. In 1960, Susnweet, Inc., was formed, comprised of the merger
of eleven affiliated dehydrators and dryers: Campbell, Feather River,
Hollister, Morgan Hill, Napa, Oak Grove, Santa Rosa, Silverado, Solano, Tehama
and Ukiah. Plant closed in 1971, and Locational sketch map (draw and label site and
has since been used commercially. surrounding streets roads and prominent landmarks):
20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is
checked, number in order of importance.)
Architecture Arts 6 Leisure
Economic /Industrial:- Eltploration/Settlement
Government . Military
Religion Social/Education
21. Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews
and their dates).
1977 -78 Historic survey
"Sunsweet ", A history (sunwweet Inc.)
22. Date form prepared pPggy rnnt e
By (name) r)r•tnhP-r i OAG
Organization Campbell Museum
Address: 51 N. Central
City _ Campbell, CA Zip 95008
Phone: 408.866.2118
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George Hyde — Sunsweet Growers
The land upon which the Sunsweet
plant came to be was originally that of
the 16 acre Campbell Fruit Growers
Union, established in 1891, and located
on what is now Central Avenue and
Orchard City Drive. In 1909, George
Hyde bought the acreage and convert-
ed the packing house to a canning and
dehydrating plant. In 1937, Hyde sold
the facility to the California Prune and
Apricot Association, which later be-
came known as SUNSWEET. Sunsweet
operated their prune dehydrating facil-
ity until 1971, when they closed down
production in Campbell.
Associations and Unions:
A Partial Chronology in Campbell
Inefficient and haphazard marketing by local ro
bined with problems in dr in g veers, com-
y g� packing and production pro -
cesses, and a market slump in the early 1890's, heralded the
organization of Associations and Unions, where neighbors
grouped together to resolve their common o g hors
the cooperatives formed in Campbell were: bstacles. Some of
1887 Flemming's Fruit Dryer employed 700 eo 1
to shipped 120 carloads of fruit during their i p e and
g eir first season
1892 of operation in 1887 -88. They were acquired in 1
q 8
Frank Buxton's Dryer, which in u e bell F turn was acquired
in 1892 by the Campbell p Fruit Growers Union.
This
grower owned and controlled drying
packing house boasted 17 a Y � g Yard and
acres and was headed by
F.M. Righter.
1900 California Cured Fruit Association,' The
industry -wide cooperative association first
had a packing
house in Campbell. The association, dealing ain
with prunes, was unsuccessful. Bad timing was the
g lY
culprit — with a season of overproduction
Cali-
fornia and France causing in both sales. g a market glut and poor
1909 Campbell Farmers Union Packing Company.
Officers of the company were Perley Payne, Sr., H.E.
Craig, A.N. Lantz, I.V. Vollmer, and Arthur Ernst of
Campbell; T.P. Nones of Sunnyvale; F.M. Coleman of
Cupertino; E.W. Watson and W.O. Post of Los Gatos
and F.R. Shaffer of San Jose.
1917 California Prune and Apricot Growers Inc., later
to become SUNSWEET, was the first successful indus-
try wide association. Among the first of 45 packers to
affiliate were George Hyde Company and Farmers
Union Packing Company of Campbell.
1937 Campbell Cooperative Dryer. One of five experi-
mental dryers in the SUNSWEET Association; ex- I
panded to become a 48- tunnel plant, the largest in the
world in the 1960's.
1960 Sunsweet, Inc. Eleven affiliated dehydrators/ dryers
were merged: Campbell, Feather River, Hollister, Mor-
gan Hill, Napa, Oak Grove, Santa Rosa, Silverado,
Solano, Tehama and Ukiah.
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Date Received 30N, t zC0
Designation # ��
HERITAGE RESOURCE DESIGNATION
CITY OF SARATOGA
Application Form
(No fee)
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IMPORTANT
Prior to submitting an application for Heritage Resource Designation the following should be read
carefully:
I, the applicant, understand that by applying for designation of my property as a Heritage Resource,
that such property will be subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of the Saratoga, City Code. I also
agree that these provisions will be complied with as well as well as any conditions upon which the
application is granted.
Signature
Date 17--/6-00