Harry Chandler

Historical marker location:

5300 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on Lankershim Boulevard.)

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.