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24 Photos That Capture the Unlikely Rise of McDonald’s

April 3, 2025 by Natalie Rubinfeld

#3: Lucky Number Three (1953)

In 1953, the third-ever McDonald’s restaurant was built in Downey, California. Still in operation today, the location has been preserved as a national landmark. Note that the golden arches and branding feel haven’t changed very much in the last 70 years!

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