Minty 1970s-style mansard McDonald's to meet its maker; hunting the ghost signs of San Francisco; mourning a lost one in Portland; sampling Wisconsin cheese | Rolando's Roadside Roundup
Minty 1970s-style mansard McDonald's to meet its maker; hunting the ghost signs of San Francisco; mourning a lost one in Portland; sampling Wisconsin cheese | Rolando's Roadside Roundup
If a time traveler from the 1970s were to pass by this McDonald’s, they’d feel right at home, with the only curiosity being the PlayPlace just outside. This is really one of the nicest-looking McDonald’s around from the mansard era, which began in 1968 and ended in the mid-2000s. The last of those stores will likely be gone this year, I’d reckon.
Minty 1970s-style mansard McDonald's to meet its maker; hunting the ghost signs of San Francisco; mourning a lost one in Portland; sampling Wisconsin cheese | Rolando's Roadside Roundup
Something you should check out is the Sundown Motel in Milwaukee (10515 W Appleton Ave). I think you would appreciate their advertisements for "color TV." They have on the sign. You can see it from Google Street View. I wouldn't necessarily stay at the hotel, but it might make for a good visit. Plenty of other hotels to stay at and attractions nearby.
Minty 1970s-style mansard McDonald's to meet its maker; hunting the ghost signs of San Francisco; mourning a lost one in Portland; sampling Wisconsin cheese | Rolando's Roadside Roundup
Something you should check out is the Sundown Motel in Milwaukee (10515 W Appleton Ave). I think you would appreciate their advertisements for "color TV." They have on the sign. You can see it from Google Street View. I wouldn't necessarily stay at the hotel, but it might make for a good visit. Plenty of other hotels to stay at and attractions nearby.
What a shame that they are tearing down that McDonald's. I always hoped that this box-style was some sort of phase. Boy, was I wrong.