8 Oldest McDonald`s Restaurants in America

Downey, California (1953) The oldest operational McDonald’s, it features the original Golden Arches design and still serves food today.

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North Hollywood, California (1955) One of the earliest franchises in the Los Angeles area, this location is known for retaining its original

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Glendale, Arizona (1954) A small but influential location, it helped expand McDonald's reach in the southwestern United States.

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Alhambra, California (1953) This spot is still recognizable for its vintage styling and has become a local historical landmark.

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Phoenix, Arizona (1953) Known for having one of the first drive-thrus, this location played a key role in McDonald's early expansion.

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Lakewood Boulevard, California (1953) A classic mid-century design, this is one of the earliest franchise locations built after the

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San Bernardino, California (1940) The original McDonald's location, run by the McDonald brothers, has since been replaced by a museum

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Des Plaines, Illinois (1955) This location is often mistaken as the first McDonald's since it was Ray Kroc’s first franchise, now preserved as a museum.

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