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23. The old Mervyn's on Hamilton Avenue in Campbell was remodeled into a Safeway about 20 years ago.

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 12:24 PM

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You can still see the remnants of the marquee on the side of the store.

I went there for clothes and all of my scout gear.

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