Imperial Hotel

Historical marker location:

14202 Hwy. 49, Amador City, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Old State Highway 49) and Water Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1978

The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in San Bernardino, California in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald. The fast-food chain went on to become one of the most successful in the world.