The 1927 building is on the National Register of Historic Places, but it has fallen into disrepair.
Campbell spokesman Anthony Sanzio says the company had a $3 million deal earlier this year to buy the building before owner Ilan Zaken stopped returning the company's calls.
Campbell had considered moving from Camden before announcing a 2007 plan to expand its headquarters there and redevelop the nearby land.
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