Oldest McDonald's restaurant
Oldest McDonald's restaurant, Fast food restaurant in Downey, California
The restaurant at 10207 Lakewood Boulevard maintains its original Golden Arches design from 1953 with a walk-up window and outdoor seating area.
Roger Williams and Bud Landon opened this third McDonald's location on August 18, 1953, under a direct franchise agreement with the McDonald brothers.
The restaurant represents early American fast-food architecture and includes a small museum displaying photographs and artifacts from the 1950s McDonald's era.
Visitors can order from a traditional menu at the counter, view historical exhibits in the adjacent museum space, and take photographs of the vintage signage.
This establishment operates independently from the McDonald's Corporation, allowing it to maintain its original architectural features and specialized menu items.
Location: California
Inception: 1953
GPS coordinates: 33.94710,-118.11800
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
Watts Towers
11.4 km
Gateway Cities
3.8 km
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway 3751
12.6 km
Nickerson Gardens
12.1 km
California State Route 60
11.2 km
Imperial Courts
10.8 km
Commerce Casino
6.2 km
Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility
7 km
Johnie's Broiler
2.7 km
Bicycle Casino
4.9 km
Turnbull Canyon
10.9 km
Weingart Stadium
11.1 km
Golden Gate Theater
8.9 km
Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument
9.1 km
Columbia Memorial Space Center
3.4 km
Jonathan Bailey House
9 km
Punchbowl Formation
9.6 km
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Downey
2.9 km
Pio Pico State Historic Park
6.8 km
Casa de Parley Johnson
1.7 km
Orin Jordan House
7.6 km
National Bank of Whittier Building
8.3 km
Clarke Estate
3.4 km
Standard Oil Building
8.2 km
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch
11.6 km
Skyrose Chapel
11.4 km
Maywood Cesar Chavez Library
8 km
Pico Rivera Library
5.7 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes