Wow, this one brings back memories. I lived in Montebello and would stop there on the way home, along with the original Green Burrito. Thanks for the trip down memory lane guys, I now live in Sacramento and don't get down there much.
I love Mcd's biscuits & gravy.! I also remember on of their songs - "Are you hungry for a treat, want food that's good to eat ? Then go to the Golden Arches in your neighbourhood, McDonald's Golden arches, McDonald's makes it so good " now I know I'm old. ! Great video, great history - thanks!
As a young Marine in 1978, I lived off base in Stanton and found my way to That McDonalds a few times. I still remember one time when I met an old man there, I bought him a hamburger then had a talk with him while we sat outside eating lunch. What we talked about, I do not remember. Now I,m an old man. :) Another point, Ambulance drivers during wartime seem to have a great business sense, seeing so much evil or death they want to make the world a better place when they get out of the military. Thank you for your video it brought back good memories to me of my visit with that old man. Shalom
Grew up in Lincoln heights, in the 80's, always went to the McDonald's on Marengo across the street from the L. A Coroner's building. Had alot of memorabilia, glass cups, trays, toys. As always I enjoy watching you guys on your adventures, don't stop please.
When I started my channel four years ago, this was one of the first locations I visited. I received so few views that I deleted the video. I'm glad to see that your video on the topic has done so well. You have a very loyal audience who really love your videos. It's impressive how many views all of your videos receive. I hope you know how fortunate you are. Unfortunately, my audience and views are going the other direction very rapidly. I'm happy that you've found such amazing success with your channel, though. You deserve it. You do a great job, Jeff!
You’re so very kind and supportive. Thank you. You have quite a following too. I’ve watched your subscriber count climbed and your videos have a great viewer count too!
Hi.im from Ireland . just wanted to say I really love your channel.so enjoyable to watch .and your so clear .please keep the videos coming.lots of love cat xx
Thank you so much! We are excited when we hear from viewers like you who live so far from the USA! Glad you like our channel and thanks for telling us!
Jeff, you are doing a great job. I anticipate the weekly upload, it brings back good memories of being a kid and watching Huell Howser. It's great to watch the show continue to develop. Keep up the good work!
I agree! Watching your videos always reminds me of good ol’ Mr. Huell Howser. My family and I are always looking forward to your next video. Great educational content, always! I’ve implemented your channel as a history “homeschool course” for my kiddos. Thank you and great job!
When my Mom lived with us I always got her the kid's meal. Perfect for a Senior--small burger, fries, drink and she also got a cookie and a prize. Now I am the Senior and the kid's meal is right for me, too.
Many happy days were spent here at McDonalds in Downey, jut down the street from my Aunt & Uncle's house! The two places I grew up were San Diego, where we had the Padres, and Downey, where we had McDonalds!
The Founder is a decent little movie about the advent of McDonald’s. Have some nice memories growing up and going to the local McDonald’s with Grandma. Thanks for another good one.
Good morning Sarah and Jeff. Wow, how the area has changed. I spent my adolescent years in Downey until 1978 when my wife, children and I relocated to the Bay Area. I have a lot of great memories and some not so good. I've eaten at that location many times. You know, the burgers just aren't the same anymore. Maybe, it's me. My best friend was IIRC, the first of several service men KIA in Vietnam from Downey. RIP Bob Bohler. Thanks for sharing this video with us. I always enjoy a trip down Nostalgia Lane. Stay safe on your travels and I'm looking forward to your next adventure. Stan in Ceres
Fun video! When I was growing up in Anaheim the McDonald's on Ball Road was a big deal. Ronald made an appearance there and we lost our minds. As a Cub Scout were taken on a tour of the restaurant. Hey, no snakes. Safety first!
Looking back it seems weird that we actually liked Ronald McDonald. You don’t see him anymore. I guess we were a less sophisticated audience back then. LOL
The McDonald's I went to as a kid looked very similar to this one. There was a tile bench built into the side of the building --- just like the one this building has -- where my sisters and I would kneel facing inside the building. Right on the other side of the window the french fries were being prepared. We were in heaven. Thanks for the memory.
I'M 78, SO IN 1963 I WAS 10 YEARS OLD. I can remember the McDonald's changing their advertising sign saying how many thousands had been sold and finally a million and then just millions and millions. I don't remember the cost probably because I wasn't paying for the 'burger, mom was.
I’m glad that McDonald’s is still there. I live not too far from Downey and I took my kids there when they were little. One thing they noticed is no drive thru . I told them, no drive thru, and we had to walk 10 miles in the snow to get there ..... Downey history.......John Gately Downey (June 24, 1827 - March 1, 1894) was an Irish-American politician and the seventh governor of California from January 14, 1860 to January 10, 1862. Until the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2003, Downey was the only governor of California to be born outside the United States. Downey was also the first man from Southern California to serve as governor. Thanks guys!
I love that retro McDonalds! I was born in 1955, so I remember that kind of retro. I still say McDonald's serves the best French fries ever. I may be, for the most part, cynical of large corporations and large chains, and I do have to watch my cholesterol, but I have to admit I have a soft spot for McDonald's and Burger King. I hope you two enjoyed a good feed while you were there.
Hi Guys, I remember the first time I was at a McDonald's,it was in Denver and it looked similar to this one ,mid1960s. We had never seen such a thing. The McDonald's in Chowchilla used to have 24 cent cheeseburgers on Sunday. 🍔
My grandparents lived in bellflower California and in the 1980s my grandfather took me my brother and sister to this McDonald's and told us this was the oldest McDonald's. Thank you I have not thought about that in a long time.
This brings back such great memories! Every Christmas Eve our family would attend the afternoon service at church and then to McDonald’s for supper and my parents would let us order whatever we wanted. We only got to have McDonald’s once a year back then and that was a super treat for us! When I was 16, I worked at McDonald’s for 2 years and had the dark maroon uniform you have on your video tour. 😊. Great job! Love your channel.
I want to visit there someday! Thank you so much for showing the history of this McDonald’s location! This has brightened my day. I can’t wait to visit Downey, California sometime soon!
They had been wanting to close that location and tear the building down for quite some time as business wasn't what was expected, but Downey wouldn't let them. There is another McDonalds just a few blocks away with modern inside dining. Then the Whittier earthquake hit in the late 80's, and the place was closed for quite some time because it was claimed that the building had earthquake damage. When the city still wouldn't issue a demolition permit, the museum was built and the place re-opened. Downey is also the location of the original Taco Bell on Firestone Blvd. The building is still there, but no longer a Taco Bell.
Joshua Tree...I went there for the first time in 1998. It was shortly after it was restored and reopened. So it must have just sat there for 10 years collecting dust. 😊
Love the video as Macdonalds was something we did as kids in the early 70's Great video you 2 Thankyou for the history lesson on an iconic restaurant that most of us went at some time in our lifes :)
@Lindsay...Do you remember the commercial at the time for the "Under a Dollar Dinner"? It was a small burger, fries and a drink for 95 cents. This might've been the inspiration for the future Combo Meals, who knows? 🤔
I remember back when my parents divorced in '67 my Dad came over to pick my brother and me up once a week and the first place we went was a McDonalds like this. A couple years later there was a McDonalds clone that had a slightly different color scheme but the same food at the same prices. Forget the name but they were sort of what Naugles was to Del Taco.
I just watched (3 times) your original McDonald’s video in Downey, CA. So interesting? I’ll have to make a trip down there. I’m stopping at a McDonald’s in Stockton on East Hammer Lane.
Thank you Sir for the valuable information which I have enjoyed. 1953 is the start, didn't know this.Coffee is my favorite here , but I don't know what it tastes like in California .I appreciate the standard of cleanliness which is why I frequently go there even when I can't afford it. You have given so much history.Thank you again Sir. Love from Pune City Jai Maharashtra.
I remember 15 cent shakes and a McDonalds burger for .25 cents wow wow I just realized how long ago that was I’m going to take a nap now. Thanks Jeff and Sarah great vid
When my wife's mom stepped off the boat from Holland, her dad stopped her on the way home. Her 1st American Burger & she was hooked! Every time we go to Disneyland, we stop by.
That's funny you say hooked, because I have family member's that are hooked on Mac Donlds everything they know about it not the best thing they should be eating and they still eat it. I haven't had a McDonald's burger in year's. I eat Subways I ate it so much where I got tired of the Subway sandwich!
When I was a kid, my parents always cooked so going to a fast food place like McDonald’s was legitimately a luxury to me lol! I’ve lived in L.A. virtually my whole life and have NEVER been to that location in Downey, although I’ve driven past it many times. I’ve also been to the original San Bernardino spot (where the unofficial McDonald’s museum currently is) a bunch of times but never to Downey. I have got to go sometime, before another lockdown inevitably comes 😝
HEY, Hello Sarah & Jeff How are you guy's doing I just wanted to say Thanks for doing these kind of videos I love seeing all The Old McDonald's memorabilia it brings me back to my childhood days 68 - 69 when I lived in Bridgeport Connecticut well thanks again for the videos Take care and be safe
You did it again, brought back a lot of memories. I remember when they built the McDonalds in Modesto on McHenery Ave. We lived just east of it and could walk to it. Most of the homes in that area have alleys behind them and thats what we used to get there when we walked. Looking at the map, its been remodeled, I remember arches when it first went up. On another note, bet Willard Scott was glad to get the soda cup off his nose LOL. I dont remember that ad. But as usual, gave us some cool history.
Yes that was the only McDonald’s in Modesto at the time. We lived west of there in 1967-71. I remember the squirrels which would come out of the bushes and wait for food. That Willard Scott video is downright goofy, isn’t it? LOL. I bet he felt stupid dresses like that. LOL
Thank you 2 for sharing this information with us. I had seen this Video many moons ago but never presented like this. It is Great to see you 2. Seems like it's nice weather is California. We have 72° weather today. Compared to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Where Temps were in the 3° with wind chills hitting -11° no electricity for 48hrs an then getting it back only to lose water for a day an a half. Oh what fun.
We didn't have any McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's or any of the other Ham Burger places with the exception of White Castle. I remember the commercials for them and wondered what that was all about. I found out about the rest after I grew up and moved out of state. "Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!"
I always wanted to eat White Castles burgers I had friends from N.Y. and they used to tell me the price but you have to buy many because of the size. Finally I seen them in the frozen section in the grocery store, I tried it but my friend said the taste is not the same thing as freshly made. I guess I'll never get to try the real white castle slider hamburger
I have eaten here many times. Classic and historical. The architecture has changed throughout the years, I love they kept the sign. When Karl retired, he bought a home in Palm Springs. This home was later sold to Elvis Presley, and was rented by Frankie Valli. It was once used as an Elvis museum and gave tours. Im wondering what happened to all the stuff the Karcher family had, when he sold the home..........there must have been some cool McDonalds memorabilia........
I grew up in Downey. My dad had a type wrighter shop across the street from this mc Donalds. First boyfriend in the 80s lived across street too. I love Downey. Thank you.
@@lrodriguez9315 yea we had it made the 1st Taco bell, with the Plaza Guadalajara on the same property, we had El Taco, Bobs Big Boy, the Hollander Cafeteria, the Swedish Smorgasbord, we had that Prime Rib Joint, Marmacs, all those great greasy mexican places on Telegraph, like Pepe's #2. used to order a grilled cheese with onions at the Mcdonalds before they had breakfast items. Oh and Salvatores and Frantones. And that old Sizzler. That was one of the originals.
It is amazing all the changes that McDonald’s has gone through through the years but it is still as popular as ever every time a child sees the golden arches they know where they are
Thank you for this memory! I remember when McDonald's first came to Berkeley in the '60s and would see a worker actually chopping the potatoes into fries. I've heard that they actually used tallow to cook the potatoes, which was actually healthier than the vegetable oils used today.
My mother would take myself and my two younger sisters to the McDonalds in Deerfield, Il. It was the highlight of my week when I was a youngster. All you could get was either a hamburger or Cheeseburger fries and a coke. Tasted so good then, not so much now.
Jeff and Sarah, this is so cool. I am very glad this was kept intact. I find this so fascinating. It's great to keep the historical, museumlike visual evidence and time stamps. Thank you for this on sight visit and background info. 🔥💥🍔🍟🥤 Now, guess what I want?
When my family lived in Long Beach, CA we visited Downey quite often. I remember that McDonald's restaurant. For less than $5.00 in the early 1970s one could buy a couple of hamburgers, fries, a drink and dessert and get change back. Thanks Jeff and Sarah for visiting this place for us. Yes, 300 Billion estimated served. I haven't eaten at any McDonald's since 2007. I looks like it has all changed on the inside. Ray Croc had strokes because he ate his own food. One has to remember they used transfats in those days; they are deadly. I have had quite a few foods in the past with transfats; I have to take fish oils and a Statin and the Cardiologist keeps track of the "fill" in the arteries. When they get too confined; in go the stints.
I remember when I was 6 year's old my 2 older brother's and i, we would walk to our McDonald's in the early 1970s it just had a walk up and order and eat out side. It was a small booth fast food restraunt.
Yep, I wore those uniforms in the late 1970s for two years, but mine were blue. They were exactly the same. McDonald's was the second real job I had. I read about the history many years later when I went back to school to get me Assoicate Degree. The history of McDonald's was in the book with the title: Fast Food Nation. It was required reading for one of my college English classes. I have seen that McDonald's while driving by, never stopped. I think I will when I am in the area next time. Thank you
Now... how cool was this video? I mean, this is all such good stuff... you guys are fantastic, please don't ever stop. Every video I watch leads to a long conversation with my wife where I get to tell her about all of the cool stuff I've learned. :)
In the sixties this is how McDonalds fries were made. 100 lb bag of Idaho potatoes, peeled, cut and soaked in cold water. Cut potatoes were put in wire fry baskets and blanched then put on a rack. On demand racked baskets were immersed in hydrogenated cooking oil that contained beef fat. Don’t recall the cooking time. With only one size of fries we would get a customer who would order six fries and a large orange drink. 87 cents.
The first franchise McDonald's opened was in Des Plaines, Illinois. My aunt lived there at the time and there was a restaurant there called the Choo Choo Stop that served you your burger on a model train that stopped at your seat at the counter. My aunt sent me a newspaper clipping of an interview with the Choo Choo Stop owner. He said that when McDonald's opened he thought how foolish is this guy...no one would ever buy a hamburger, take it to his car and eat it.
@@jbenziggy Especially to an 8 year old. I would never have dreamt abandoning a place that brought you your burger via electric model train for a little place where you had to eat your not-so-great burger in your car.
I remember Burger Chef as a kid. I think they all became Hardees here in the Midwest and Carl's JR everywhere else. I thought I read they were the first to have kid's Happy Meals. Great video!👍😃
You mentioned growing up in Modesto. We were just there a week ago for family matters. Modesto has the largest Ace hardware I have ever been in, it’s huge. Also a bit of a curiosity are delivery “robots” for food delivery by the local grocery store. Anyway, thanks for another neat video.
You must’ve visited my neighborhood area. LOL. I run every Saturday morning and I’ve had to dodge those little food delivery robots on my route. LOL. I also am familiar with that large Ace hardware store.
Thanks guy’s, and always a cool interesting piece of history! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
Thanks again for an excellent trip down memory lane. As a teen in the seventies, burger and shake from McDonald's was the best!
Wow, this one brings back memories. I lived in Montebello and would stop there on the way home, along with the original Green Burrito. Thanks for the trip down memory lane guys, I now live in Sacramento and don't get down there much.
Thank you Jeff & Sarah,
Have herd many small pieces of the story now you have filled in the blank spots.
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I love Mcd's biscuits & gravy.! I also remember on of their songs - "Are you hungry for a treat, want food that's good to eat ? Then go to the Golden Arches in your neighbourhood, McDonald's Golden arches, McDonald's makes it so good " now I know I'm old. ! Great video, great history - thanks!
As a young Marine in 1978, I lived off base in Stanton and found my way to That McDonalds a few times. I still remember one time when I met an old man there, I bought him a hamburger then had a talk with him while we sat outside eating lunch. What we talked about, I do not remember. Now I,m an old man. :)
Another point, Ambulance drivers during wartime seem to have a great business sense, seeing so much evil or death they want to make the world a better place when they get out of the military. Thank you for your video it brought back good memories to me of my visit with that old man. Shalom
Grew up in Lincoln heights, in the 80's, always went to the McDonald's on Marengo across the street from the L. A Coroner's building. Had alot of memorabilia, glass cups, trays, toys. As always I enjoy watching you guys on your adventures, don't stop please.
Lol Lincoln heights in the 80’s.... oh how fun... where the lapd grace us with their helicopter lol
I’ve been here a couple times! I love going there when I’m in the area. Thank you for sharing this!
When I started my channel four years ago, this was one of the first locations I visited. I received so few views that I deleted the video. I'm glad to see that your video on the topic has done so well. You have a very loyal audience who really love your videos. It's impressive how many views all of your videos receive. I hope you know how fortunate you are. Unfortunately, my audience and views are going the other direction very rapidly. I'm happy that you've found such amazing success with your channel, though. You deserve it. You do a great job, Jeff!
You’re so very kind and supportive. Thank you. You have quite a following too. I’ve watched your subscriber count climbed and your videos have a great viewer count too!
Loved it. Brings back memories! Thanks as always. Larry Miller San Diego Ca.
Cool history of architecture, people, and pop culture! Thanks once again for an awesome video.
Hi.im from Ireland . just wanted to say I really love your channel.so enjoyable to watch .and your so clear .please keep the videos coming.lots of love cat xx
Thank you so much! We are excited when we hear from viewers like you who live so far from the USA! Glad you like our channel and thanks for telling us!
Jeff, you are doing a great job. I anticipate the weekly upload, it brings back good memories of being a kid and watching Huell Howser. It's great to watch the show continue to develop. Keep up the good work!
From one Mr. B to another, thanks for the very nice compliment! It’s appreciated!
I agree! Watching your videos always reminds me of good ol’ Mr. Huell Howser. My family and I are always looking forward to your next video. Great educational content, always! I’ve implemented your channel as a history “homeschool course” for my kiddos. Thank you and great job!
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When my Mom lived with us I always got her the kid's meal. Perfect for a Senior--small burger, fries, drink and she also got a cookie and a prize. Now I am the Senior and the kid's meal is right for me, too.
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I still stop in and get a two cheeseburger meal, on occasion. Your video brought back some great childhood memories.
Sunday morning, cup of Joe & History Hunters....off to fellowship, have a blessed day! 😁
Thank you amd your wife for sharing history I enjoy this much
Andy
The McDonald's museum in San Bernardino is pretty cool it sits across the street from the 1st McDonald's opened by the McDonald Brothers
Many happy days were spent here at McDonalds in Downey, jut down the street from my Aunt & Uncle's house! The two places I grew up were San Diego, where we had the Padres, and Downey, where we had McDonalds!
The Founder is a decent little movie about the advent of McDonald’s. Have some nice memories growing up and going to the local McDonald’s with Grandma. Thanks for another good one.
Good morning Sarah and Jeff. Wow, how the area has changed. I spent my adolescent years in Downey until 1978 when my wife, children and I relocated to the Bay Area. I have a lot of great memories and some not so good.
I've eaten at that location many times. You know, the burgers just aren't the same anymore. Maybe, it's me.
My best friend was IIRC, the first of several service men KIA in Vietnam from Downey.
RIP Bob Bohler.
Thanks for sharing this video with us. I always enjoy a trip down Nostalgia Lane. Stay safe on your travels and I'm looking forward to your next adventure.
Stan in Ceres
Fun video! When I was growing up in Anaheim the McDonald's on Ball Road was a big deal. Ronald made an appearance there and we lost our minds. As a Cub Scout were taken on a tour of the restaurant. Hey, no snakes. Safety first!
Looking back it seems weird that we actually liked Ronald McDonald. You don’t see him anymore. I guess we were a less sophisticated audience back then. LOL
thank you both for all you do!! Love the places you visit !
Thanks very much Gary!
The McDonald's I went to as a kid looked very similar to this one. There was a tile bench built into the side of the building --- just like the one this building has -- where my sisters and I would kneel facing inside the building. Right on the other side of the window the french fries were being prepared. We were in heaven. Thanks for the memory.
I'M 78, SO IN 1963 I WAS 10 YEARS OLD. I can remember the McDonald's changing their advertising sign saying how
many thousands had been sold and finally a million and then just millions and millions. I don't remember the cost
probably because I wasn't paying for the 'burger, mom was.
In 63, you have have been 20 years old.
Great video.....I love the flame transition in the beginning!! Great research as always, thanks for all your hard work!!
Ah, you caught the new transition! Very perceptive! Thanks for your always great support!!!
I’m glad that McDonald’s is still there. I live not too far from Downey and I took my kids there when they were little. One thing they noticed is no drive thru . I told them, no drive thru, and we had to walk 10 miles in the snow to get there ..... Downey history.......John Gately Downey (June 24, 1827 - March 1, 1894) was an Irish-American politician and the seventh governor of California from January 14, 1860 to January 10, 1862. Until the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2003, Downey was the only governor of California to be born outside the United States. Downey was also the first man from Southern California to serve as governor. Thanks guys!
I was born in Lynwood but we lived in Downey and I remember going there as a kid!
Enjoyed your video Jeff. Thanks for all the work you put into these !
Glad you like them, Hal! Much appreciated comment!
I love that retro McDonalds! I was born in 1955, so I remember that kind of retro. I still say McDonald's serves the best French fries ever. I may be, for the most part, cynical of large corporations and large chains, and I do have to watch my cholesterol, but I have to admit I have a soft spot for McDonald's and Burger King. I hope you two enjoyed a good feed while you were there.
Hi Guys, I remember the first time I was at a McDonald's,it was in Denver and it looked similar to this one ,mid1960s. We had never seen such a thing. The McDonald's in Chowchilla used to have 24 cent cheeseburgers on Sunday. 🍔
My grandparents lived in bellflower California and in the 1980s my grandfather took me my brother and sister to this McDonald's and told us this was the oldest McDonald's. Thank you I have not thought about that in a long time.
This brings back such great memories! Every Christmas Eve our family would attend the afternoon service at church and then to McDonald’s for supper and my parents would let us order whatever we wanted. We only got to have McDonald’s once a year back then and that was a super treat for us! When I was 16, I worked at McDonald’s for 2 years and had the dark maroon uniform you have on your video tour. 😊. Great job! Love your channel.
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It's always nice to see videos like this because I had no idea that restaurant was there❤
I want to visit there someday! Thank you so much for showing the history of this McDonald’s location! This has brightened my day. I can’t wait to visit Downey, California sometime soon!
They had been wanting to close that location and tear the building down for quite some time as business wasn't what was expected, but Downey wouldn't let them. There is another McDonalds just a few blocks away with modern inside dining. Then the Whittier earthquake hit in the late 80's, and the place was closed for quite some time because it was claimed that the building had earthquake damage. When the city still wouldn't issue a demolition permit, the museum was built and the place re-opened. Downey is also the location of the original Taco Bell on Firestone Blvd. The building is still there, but no longer a Taco Bell.
Joshua Tree...I went there for the first time in 1998. It was shortly after it was restored and reopened. So it must have just sat there for 10 years collecting dust. 😊
Hey you used to live near there also.
this should be listed as a national treasure and they should be promoting this place for food tourism.
Love the video as Macdonalds was something we did as kids in the early 70's Great video you 2 Thankyou for the history lesson on an iconic restaurant that most of us went at some time in our lifes :)
@Lindsay...Do you remember the commercial at the time for the "Under a Dollar Dinner"? It was a small burger, fries and a drink for 95 cents. This might've been the inspiration for the future Combo Meals, who knows? 🤔
Thanks for bringing so many memories back!
Really enjoy your episodes. Thanks so much!
I remember getting a hamburger, fries and a drink there when I was a kid for 25 cents. Damn I'm old.
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I remember back when my parents divorced in '67 my Dad came over to pick my brother and me up once a week and the first place we went was a McDonalds like this. A couple years later there was a McDonalds clone that had a slightly different color scheme but the same food at the same prices. Forget the name but they were sort of what Naugles was to Del Taco.
Thank you so much for all your videos
Blessings from Texas
This is so Cool! I did not know there was a museum or what it looked like today.
as a young sailor i remember eating there in 1965,now i'm an old man to marine,court hall
:) Semper Fi.
I just watched (3 times) your original McDonald’s video in Downey, CA. So interesting? I’ll have to make a trip down there. I’m stopping at a McDonald’s in Stockton on East Hammer Lane.
Just like after watching the movie "The Founder" this video now makes me crave some McDonalds...
thats a time long lost thanks for the memories
Hello History Hunters, Thanks for sharing this story on McDonald's brings back memories especially the prices for the food. 🍔🍟
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you Sir for the valuable information which I have enjoyed. 1953 is the start, didn't know this.Coffee is my favorite here , but I don't know what it tastes like in California .I appreciate the standard of cleanliness which is why I frequently go there even when I can't afford it. You have given so much history.Thank you again Sir. Love from Pune City Jai Maharashtra.
I remember 15 cent shakes and a McDonalds burger for .25 cents wow wow I just realized how long ago that was I’m going to take a nap now. Thanks Jeff and Sarah great vid
Great video! I never knew they had a museum. Pretty cool that they didn't tear that down.
Was just having a discussion that this is the way they should still look. the McDs of today looked stuffy and corporate.
They look like shit.
@@goodhumourwagon deadass... they have nasty brown colors now like wtf
When my wife's mom stepped off the boat from Holland, her dad stopped her on the way home. Her 1st American Burger & she was hooked! Every time we go to Disneyland, we stop by.
That's funny you say hooked, because I have family member's that are hooked on Mac Donlds everything they know about it not the best thing they should be eating and they still eat it.
I haven't had a McDonald's burger in year's. I eat Subways I ate it so much where I got tired of the Subway sandwich!
I remember going to my first McDonald's, it was an hour trip it was a big deal. Great vid
When I was a kid, my parents always cooked so going to a fast food place like McDonald’s was legitimately a luxury to me lol! I’ve lived in L.A. virtually my whole life and have NEVER been to that location in Downey, although I’ve driven past it many times. I’ve also been to the original San Bernardino spot (where the unofficial McDonald’s museum currently is) a bunch of times but never to Downey. I have got to go sometime, before another lockdown inevitably comes 😝
Same here, soda was also forbidden
HEY, Hello Sarah & Jeff How are you guy's doing I just wanted to say Thanks for doing these kind of videos I love seeing all The Old McDonald's memorabilia it brings me back to my childhood days 68 - 69 when I lived in Bridgeport Connecticut well thanks again for the videos Take care and be safe
I remember MacTonight too. Ahh, McD.L.T, best burger they ever had. Wish they would bring it back.
And the McJordan ! They were good too !
You did it again, brought back a lot of memories. I remember when they built the McDonalds in Modesto on McHenery Ave. We lived just east of it and could walk to it. Most of the homes in that area have alleys behind them and thats what we used to get there when we walked. Looking at the map, its been remodeled, I remember arches when it first went up. On another note, bet Willard Scott was glad to get the soda cup off his nose LOL. I dont remember that ad. But as usual, gave us some cool history.
Yes that was the only McDonald’s in Modesto at the time. We lived west of there in 1967-71. I remember the squirrels which would come out of the bushes and wait for food. That Willard Scott video is downright goofy, isn’t it? LOL. I bet he felt stupid dresses like that. LOL
The good old days what an amazing history hunters episode .Thank you for the history lesson.
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Thank you 2 for sharing this information with us. I had seen this Video many moons ago but never presented like this. It is Great to see you 2. Seems like it's nice weather is California. We have 72° weather today. Compared to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Where Temps were in the 3° with wind chills hitting -11° no electricity for 48hrs an then getting it back only to lose water for a day an a half. Oh what fun.
Been there a bunch of times! Thanks for the video!
We didn't have any McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's or any of the other Ham Burger places with the exception of White Castle. I remember the commercials for them and wondered what that was all about. I found out about the rest after I grew up and moved out of state.
"Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!"
I always wanted to eat White Castles burgers I had friends from N.Y. and they used to tell me the price but you have to buy many because of the size. Finally I seen them in the frozen section in the grocery store, I tried it but my friend said the taste is not the same thing as freshly made.
I guess I'll never get to try the real white castle slider hamburger
I liked White Castle as a kid tried as an adult and didn't like them. I also rarely eat McDonald's my system can't deal with it.
I have eaten here many times. Classic and historical. The architecture has changed throughout the years, I love they kept the sign. When Karl retired, he bought a home in Palm Springs. This home was later sold to Elvis Presley, and was rented by Frankie Valli. It was once used as an Elvis museum and gave tours. Im wondering what happened to all the stuff the Karcher family had, when he sold the home..........there must have been some cool McDonalds memorabilia........
I grew up in Downey. My dad had a type wrighter shop across the street from this mc Donalds. First boyfriend in the 80s lived across street too. I love Downey. Thank you.
Ah Downey Ca when it use to be nice.
@@lrodriguez9315 yea we had it made the 1st Taco bell, with the Plaza Guadalajara on the same property, we had El Taco, Bobs Big Boy, the Hollander Cafeteria, the Swedish Smorgasbord, we had that Prime Rib Joint, Marmacs, all those great greasy mexican places on Telegraph, like Pepe's #2. used to order a grilled cheese with onions at the Mcdonalds before they had breakfast items. Oh and Salvatores and Frantones. And that old Sizzler. That was one of the originals.
It is amazing all the changes that McDonald’s has gone through through the years but it is still as popular as ever every time a child sees the golden arches they know where they are
Thank you for this memory! I remember when McDonald's first came to Berkeley in the '60s and would see a worker actually chopping the potatoes into fries. I've heard that they actually used tallow to cook the potatoes, which was actually healthier than the vegetable oils used today.
My mother would take myself and my two younger sisters to the McDonalds in Deerfield, Il. It was the highlight of my week when I was a youngster. All you could get was either a hamburger or Cheeseburger fries and a coke. Tasted so good then, not so much now.
Thanks Mom 😊🇺🇸
I told my niece that when her dad and I were kids we were so poor that McDonald's only had one arch.
Thanks for this great episode
Ohhh yeahhhh! New episode!
Jeff and Sarah, this is so cool. I am very glad this was kept intact. I find this so fascinating. It's great to keep the historical, museumlike visual evidence and time stamps. Thank you for this on sight visit and background info.
🔥💥🍔🍟🥤 Now, guess what I want?
Umm let me guess.... McDonald’s? Ha ha ha
@@jbenziggy YEP🍟🥤🍔
The original McDonald's fries fried in tasty animal fat were the most delicious fries ever. ~ sigh
Haven't they been beef flavored for a long time?
@@BeingMe23 no they changed their fries recipe maybe within the last 15 years or so
Probably what happened to KFC, also.
@@4g63attack and they are awful.
Yep right you are, I use lard just like the good old days before we all fell thru the looking glass!!
Oh, This is So Nostalgic, I Can Remember burgers being 15cents...Good Times Then..
When my family lived in Long Beach, CA we visited Downey quite often. I remember that McDonald's restaurant. For less than $5.00 in the early 1970s one could buy a couple of hamburgers, fries, a drink and dessert and get change back. Thanks Jeff and Sarah for visiting this place for us. Yes, 300 Billion estimated served. I haven't eaten at any McDonald's since 2007. I looks like it has all changed on the inside. Ray Croc had strokes because he ate his own food. One has to remember they used transfats in those days; they are deadly. I have had quite a few foods in the past with transfats; I have to take fish oils and a Statin and the Cardiologist keeps track of the "fill" in the arteries. When they get too confined; in go the stints.
Hi Jeff and Sarah ! There is one just like that in South San Jose.
Pam in Modesto 😊
Glad I found your channel
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This video was wonderful!! We really enjoyed seeing this part of McDonald's history 😀 🤩
Excellent video, Thankyou!
I remember when I was 6 year's old my 2 older brother's and i, we would walk to our McDonald's in the early 1970s it just had a walk up and order and eat out side. It was a small booth fast food restraunt.
That's by my house !! 😁
Suddenly got hungry watching this
Love the channel keep up the great work!
Yep, I wore those uniforms in the late 1970s for two years, but mine were blue. They were exactly the same. McDonald's was the second real job I had.
I read about the history many years later when I went back to school to get me Assoicate Degree. The history of McDonald's was in the book with the title: Fast Food Nation. It was required reading for one of my college English classes.
I have seen that McDonald's while driving by, never stopped. I think I will when I am in the area next time. Thank you
I grew up in Downey and have eaten at that McDonalds 100's of times !!
The one we went to as a family in 1963 in Burbank Calif was just like this one. I remember it well.
Very cool! Heather and I went to the museum a while back at the San Bernardino one you mentioned in the video. Great info as always!
Awesome! Thank you!
My first visit was in the early 60’s while visiting SoCal, 5 burgers for a buck!
Now... how cool was this video? I mean, this is all such good stuff... you guys are fantastic, please don't ever stop. Every video I watch leads to a long conversation with my wife where I get to tell her about all of the cool stuff I've learned. :)
In the sixties this is how McDonalds fries were made. 100 lb bag of Idaho potatoes, peeled, cut and soaked in cold water. Cut potatoes were put in wire fry baskets and blanched then put on a rack. On demand racked baskets were immersed in hydrogenated cooking oil that contained beef fat.
Don’t recall the cooking time. With only one size of fries we would get a customer who would order six fries and a large orange drink. 87 cents.
You were in the neighborhood I grew up in. I remember 15c hambugers!
The first franchise McDonald's opened was in Des Plaines, Illinois. My aunt lived there at the time and there was a restaurant there called the Choo Choo Stop that served you your burger on a model train that stopped at your seat at the counter. My aunt sent me a newspaper clipping of an interview with the Choo Choo Stop owner. He said that when McDonald's opened he thought how foolish is this guy...no one would ever buy a hamburger, take it to his car and eat it.
Wow that is a near concept, burgers by train delivery! That would interest me more than McDonald’s!
@@jbenziggy Especially to an 8 year old. I would never have dreamt abandoning a place that brought you your burger via electric model train for a little place where you had to eat your not-so-great burger in your car.
Watching your video from residential area behind this McDonald's! I started going to this McDonald's in 1965.
Excellent Vlog....Thanks...
Downey California is where The Carpenters are from. Karen has by far the best vocal voice in music history.
Very cool✌️🇺🇸
I remember Burger Chef as a kid. I think they all became Hardees here in the Midwest and Carl's JR everywhere else. I thought I read they were the first to have kid's Happy Meals. Great video!👍😃
When I worked at Hardees in the 70's, they also bought a chain of hamburger rest.called Sandy's. Always loved Hardees ,too.!
I used to come here for lunch when I was in high school.
Live here in downey . This is the only 1 I go to for the deluxe breakfast.
Don't forget the car meets aswell
Hi Jeff. I did not realize you are from Modesto. That is where we live. Good program. thanks Clive
You mentioned growing up in Modesto. We were just there a week ago for family matters. Modesto has the largest Ace hardware I have ever been in, it’s huge. Also a bit of a curiosity are delivery “robots” for food delivery by the local grocery store. Anyway, thanks for another neat video.
You must’ve visited my neighborhood area. LOL. I run every Saturday morning and I’ve had to dodge those little food delivery robots on my route. LOL. I also am familiar with that large Ace hardware store.
We have Kroc burgers here in Australia. Well, actually croc burgers, made of crocodile 😄
They redesigned at least one of our McDonalds a few years ago to resemble the first ones ever built. It’s very cool.
What part of the country?!
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