Late last week, the preservationist and author Chris Nichols had stopped by the McDonald's in Downey when he noticed something strange. The loping original neon sign outside the Googie-esque ...

“They amputated them,” local preservationist Damian Sullivan said. “Literally amputated the legs of the Golden Arches.” The plaque that designated the location’s historic status also seems to have ...

Let's be honest, is there a more recognizable sight than the golden arches of McDonald's? While there are some variations in the McDonald's menus around the world, one thing stays constant: the red ...