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

1992 Plaque Dedication

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 8, 2025

1. 1992 Plaque Dedication Marker

Inscription. This property was purchased by the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera in 1990. As a non-profit entity, they requested McDonald's corporation honor the site as the birthplace of McDonald's. In 1992, McDonald's dedicated the monument on the left and installed their logo on the main sign proclaiming "Historic Site of the Original McDonald's."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 34° 7.529′ N, 117° 17.661′ W. Marker is in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. It is in Sbhs. It is at the intersection of North E Street and West 14th Street 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,

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: Original Golden Arches (here, next to this marker); Officer Big Mac (here, next to this marker); Site of Original McDonald's (here, next to this marker); Albert Okura (here, next to this marker); Original McDonald's Flooring (here, next to this marker); History of San Bernardino (a few steps from this marker); Site of the First McDonald's Restaurant 1948

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(a few steps from this marker); Musical Railing (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. 1992 Plaque Dedication Marker

Marker is located on the right 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 105 times since then and 19 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.