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Preservation of McDonald's #7 (1954)

Pomona

Summary

The second-oldest original McDonald's building in the country is now a designated local landmark. The owner wanted to sell for demolition, but the council pledged grants, Mills Act tax relief, and partnership to rehabilitate the building.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 18, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Designation itself costs the city nothing; potential Mills Act participation would reduce the owner's property taxes.

✅Who benefits

The community gains preserved roadside architecture and a potential cultural destination.

⚠️Who could be affected

The retired property owner loses the option of demolition and a sale that fell through.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMay 18, 2026approved

City Council and Housing Authority — May 18, 2026

The second-oldest original McDonald's building in the country is now a designated local landmark. The owner wanted to sell for demolition, but the council pledged grants, Mills Act tax relief, and partnership to rehabilitate the building.

Related development

approved

Single Local Historic Landmark Designation — McDonald's #7 (SHISTORIC-000110-2026)

The building can't be demolished without a costly EIR process, and any alterations now go through historic review — but the owner gets access to the state historic building code and potential Mills Act tax relief.

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