New York — When you are in the vicinity of the Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park, make sure to stop by the the McDonald’s. This beautiful golden arches is likely not like any others you may have visited. Unlike normal McDonald’s restaurants, this special one is located inside an old Victorian home.
This two-story McDonald's building once served as the farmhouse home of a descendant of one of the founders of the town of Hempstead. After some time, the mansion fell into disrepair. In 1985, the McDonald’s Corporation expressed interest in the property. The local community, however, did not initially like the idea of the property being converted into a McDonalds. After some negotiation the McDonald's corporation agreed to honor the history of the building. The building was both restored and converted into a McDonald's restaurant. This true McMansion is still being meticulously maintained.
(Image Credit: DanTD; cropped by Beyond My Ken/ Wikimedia Commons)
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