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Des Plaines McDonald’s recalls 1955 origin and launch
Des Plaines Illinois hosts the original McDonald’s site as a museum piece preserving 1955 prices and decor. Ray Kroc opened the Des Plaines store as a showcase to recruit franchises and promote the McDonald’s era of simple, affordable food. The town preserves cars, menus and early manuals while acknowledging period norms and Kroc’s vision.
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Des Plaines
O’hare
Kroc
Lee St
Chicago and Northwestern
River Road
Forest Preserves
McDonald’s
San Bernardino
Calif
Maurice McDonald
McDonald
McDonald's
Lee Street
McBrain Trust
Neenle
Ray Kroc
Helen Farrel
McDonald’s Museums and Archives
Corporation
Farrell