I really hope Arby’s corporate owner steps up asap and saves the amazingly well-preserved 7942 Edinger Ave location. This Conestoga Wagon styled building and its ten gallon hat sign are highly unique, historically important contributions to restaurant architectural and marketing design. This should be an easy decision for Arby’s coroorate to make.
Hi Joe! Thanks so much! I hope Arby's (or the community) rallies behind this site before it's history. It's far too special and unique. If Downey can have a treasure like their 1953 McDonald's, Huntington Beach can have a historic 1969 Arby's in perpetuity.
I love that Huntington Beach location. They also still have the original Stone back wall behind the kitchen that used to be such an esthetic presence in all the old Arby's. I truly hope they can try and preserve this building instead of demolishing it. The mosaic floor alone with the old original logo is priceless.
It's so minty right? I could not do the exterior stone justice with my night shots. I hope to return soon some morning shortly after dawn -- if I can make the travel plans work!
My grandparents operated Arby's franchises from 1969-1999. I still have a set of plans for this style building, and the original 10 seats from their first store in 1969. I wish Arby's would create a museum in one these style buildings. I would be happy to donate some items for it.
I really hope Arby’s corporate owner steps up asap and saves the amazingly well-preserved 7942 Edinger Ave location. This Conestoga Wagon styled building and its ten gallon hat sign are highly unique, historically important contributions to restaurant architectural and marketing design. This should be an easy decision for Arby’s coroorate to make.
Hi Joe! Thanks so much! I hope Arby's (or the community) rallies behind this site before it's history. It's far too special and unique. If Downey can have a treasure like their 1953 McDonald's, Huntington Beach can have a historic 1969 Arby's in perpetuity.
I love that Huntington Beach location. They also still have the original Stone back wall behind the kitchen that used to be such an esthetic presence in all the old Arby's. I truly hope they can try and preserve this building instead of demolishing it. The mosaic floor alone with the old original logo is priceless.
It's so minty right? I could not do the exterior stone justice with my night shots. I hope to return soon some morning shortly after dawn -- if I can make the travel plans work!
My grandparents operated Arby's franchises from 1969-1999. I still have a set of plans for this style building, and the original 10 seats from their first store in 1969. I wish Arby's would create a museum in one these style buildings. I would be happy to donate some items for it.
Wow Mike! Do you have some photos or scans? I would love to see them, and if it's OK with you, share them with the world!
Sure, will be glad to share. What's the best way to send you photos?
Awesome! You can zap them to theretrologist@gmail.com. Thank you!!
I hope the Arby's gets saved!
Me too! This is the sort of thing that landmark boards never seem to care about when it's the kind of landmark that most people care about!
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Oooh! Thank you for the tip!!
I emailed the mayor of Huntington Beach because I really do not want to see that icon leave!
Thank you for that! I hope they get the message loud and clear.