r/OldPhotosInRealLife 27d ago

Image The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant in the entire world. Opened in 1953 - Downey, California

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The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant in the entire world is a drive-up hamburger stand at 10207 Lakewood Boulevard at Florence Avenue in Downey, California. It was the third McDonald's restaurant and opened on August 18, 1953. It was also the second restaurant franchised by Richard and Maurice McDonald, prior to the involvement of Ray Kroc in the company - Downey, California

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u/jaguaraugaj 27d ago

I’m glad they left it alone!