Person Record

Metadata

Name

Campbell, Ronald L.

Notes

Obituary printed October 6, 1999)
"Ronald L. Campbell
Architect Ronald L. Campbell, a Woodside resident for 50 years, died September 6 in San Mateo. He was 93.Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mr. Campbell graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a master's degree in architecture in 1929, and remained active in the university's alumni association.In 1931 he established an architectural and city planning practice in San Mateo. During that period, family members said, he co-authored the California State Planning Act, which mandated the establishment of county and city planning commissions. He also served as planning director for San Mateo County, and during World War II he served as planning adviser to the office of the president of the United States.In 1946 Mr. Campbell joined the David D. Bohannon Organization. As executive vice president he directed the design of community development projects, including Hillsdale, San Lorenzo Village, and the Bohannon Industrial Park.He was president of the California Planners Institute, the San Mateo County Development Association, and a life member of the Urban Land Institute Board of Trustees. His club affiliations included the Pacific Union Club, the Palo Alto Club, and the Menlo Country Club. He also served on the governing board of the Filoli Estate.He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth T. Campbell; daughter Lynn C. Spielman; granddaughter Cailean S. Sherman; and great-grandson Robert C. Sherman.A private service has been held. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice."
Accessed 10/10/2022 from (https://www.almanacnews.com/morgue/1999/1999_10_06.obit06.html

Role

Architect

Othernames

Ronald L. Campbell

Born

circa 1906

Birthplace

Los Angeles, CA

Deceased

09/06/1999

Deceased where

San Mateo, CA

Occupation

Architect
San Mateo County Planning Director
Executive vVce President, David D. Bohannon Organization

Education

University of California at Berkeley, Master's Degree in Architecture, 1929

Places of residence

Woodside, CA
Los Angeles

Spouse

Elizabeth T. Campbell

Children

Lynn C. Spielman

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