Source: The Historical Marker Database

Site Selection Committee, IBM Corporation, 1943

IBM first planted roots in California during World War II. In 1943, 43 IBM employees and their families relocated from the East Coast to San Jose to start IBM Card Manufacturing Plant Number 5. Little did they know the extent to which IBM would soon change the business and technology world.

“The decision was unanimous in favor od San Jose because of its being a home community with good schools and its advantageous location and facilities.”