Sbhs in San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Original Golden Arches

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 8, 2025

1. Original Golden Arches Marker

Inscription. The golden arches were removed from this sign in 1961 when Multi-Mixer salesman Ray Knoc purchased the rights to McDonald's Hamburgers from Dick and "Mac" McDonald for $ 2.7 million dollars. The sign was saved from complete demolition in 1972 when a lone neighbor stopped the wrecking crew from tearing it down. Unfortunately he could not prevent the destruction of the "Golden Arches" building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 34° 7.53′ N, 117° 17.662′ W. Marker is in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. It is in Sbhs. It is on North E Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1398 N E Street, San Bernardino CA 92405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

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and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Officer Big Mac (here, next to this marker); 1992 Plaque Dedication (here, next to this marker); Original McDonald's Flooring (here, next to this marker); Musical Railing (here, next to this marker); World’s First McDonald’s (a few steps from this marker); Site of Original McDonald's (a few steps from this marker); Albert Okura (a few steps from this marker); History of San Bernardino (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Bernardino.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 8, 2025

2. Original Golden Arches Marker

Marker located on the left most pillar of the McDonald's sign

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.