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This is about as close to what rural looks like as I see on a regular basis and this view has been the same for 20 years. You will see this when you driving from Sacramento to the Bay area - I think it is in either Dixon (Yolo County) or Vacaville (Solano County)
It might seem strange to lament the loss of a McDonald’s especially by somebody such as me that always advocates going to mom-and-pop places instead of the big chains. However, this was a pretty special McDonald’s even though it was not the original tenant of this building.
The A-frame construction fit in perfectly with the Alpine architecture style seen throughout the San Bernardino Mountain Communities. In addition, this location was always very well-run.
Sadly, the investment company that holds almost all of the commercial property in both Blue Jay and Lake Arrowhead has decided the income it made from this McDonald’s as well as the bicycle store next door was not enough. Sometime after October 4, 2019 and the last Big Mac leaves the grill, this building will be torn down and replaced with a small box-style strip mall.
This view shows the view looking out of the dining room.
ADDENDUM: Due to various circumstances, the plans were changed and this building was not torn down. Beginning in the autumn of 2020, it became Blue Jay Burgers. Sadly, the food is so terrible it makes one wish it was still McDonald's.
It might seem strange to lament the loss of a McDonald’s especially by somebody such as me that always advocates going to mom-and-pop places instead of the big chains. However, this was a pretty special McDonald’s even though it was not the original tenant of this building.
The A-frame construction fit in perfectly with the Alpine architecture style seen throughout the San Bernardino Mountain Communities. In addition, this location was always very well-run.
Sadly, the investment company that holds almost all of the commercial property in both Blue Jay and Lake Arrowhead has decided the income it made from this McDonald’s as well as the bicycle store next door was not enough. Sometime after October 4, 2019 and the last Big Mac leaves the grill, this building will be torn down and replaced with a small box-style strip mall.
Miss KoKo was quite upset this was the last time we would ever enjoy this view.
ADDENDUM: Due to various circumstances, the plans were changed and this building was not torn down. Beginning in the autumn of 2020, it became Blue Jay Burgers. Sadly, the food is so terrible it makes one wish it was still McDonald's.
This is the house Widespread Panic played their first show in back on February 1985. Tooks these photos for an article Flagpole is doing.
The Barony A Frame Trust was set up in 1997 as a community led charitable Trust specifically to save and restore the iconic A Frame at the former Barony Colliery in Auchinleck, East Ayrshire.
Following the decision by Scottish Coal to close the pit, all of the mine buildings were demolished leaving the A Frame structure isolated in a derelict landscape. However, no one had banked on the depth of feeling for the former Barony Colliery and its unique A Frame. The community rallied around the mission to save the A Frame from demolition. and create a meaningful and sustainable monument to mining and mining communities.
The structure was in need of a major face-lift so, with assistance from East Ayrshire Council, the Trust set about raising £1.3m to carry out the work. Fundraising took far longer than was initially anticipated but by 2007 the remedial work to the A Frame was complete along with major landscaping and improvement works to the surrounding site. The end result is a sustainable, meaningful monument to the mining industry and the communities who worked in it.
It might seem strange to lament the loss of a McDonald’s especially by somebody such as me that always advocates going to mom-and-pop places instead of the big chains. However, this was a pretty special McDonald’s even though it was not the original tenant of this building.
The A-frame construction fit in perfectly with the Alpine architecture style seen throughout the San Bernardino Mountain Communities. In addition, this location was always very well-run.
Sadly, the investment company that holds almost all of the commercial property in both Blue Jay and Lake Arrowhead has decided the income it made from this McDonald’s as well as the bicycle store next door was not enough. Sometime after October 4, 2019 and the last Big Mac leaves the grill, this building will be torn down and replaced with a small box-style strip mall.
This view shows part of the small dining room.
ADDENDUM: Due to various circumstances, the plans were changed and this building was not torn down. Beginning in the autumn of 2020, it became Blue Jay Burgers. Sadly, the food is so terrible it makes one wish it was still McDonald's.
This is the house Widespread Panic played their first show in back on February 1985. Tooks these photos for an article Flagpole is doing.
Unleaded was $1.35 per gallon when this unique gas station, restaurant and lounge was last open at the 88th Avenue exit off Interstate 76 in Colorado. Bargain-hunters in the Denver area encounter this sight while going to the nearby Mile High Flea Market.
This sign was positioned on the busy streets of Mong Kok. It is a combination of two separate signs making one whole suggest that the first did not contain enough information or failed to achieve its intended purpose. The top sign uses the addition of english to assist in the translation of the message. The bottom sign physically supports the one above. It is obviously quite old as can be seen by the amount of wear to the wood. The sign uses bold hand painted type and contrasting colours.
It might seem strange to lament the loss of a McDonald’s especially by somebody such as me that always advocates going to mom-and-pop places instead of the big chains. However, this was a pretty special McDonald’s even though it was not the original tenant of this building.
The A-frame construction fit in perfectly with the Alpine architecture style seen throughout the San Bernardino Mountain Communities. In addition, this location was always very well-run.
Sadly, the investment company that holds almost all of the commercial property in both Blue Jay and Lake Arrowhead has decided the income it made from this McDonald’s as well as the bicycle store next door was not enough. Sometime after October 4, 2019 and the last Big Mac leaves the grill, this building will be torn down and replaced with a small box-style strip mall.
This view shows the beautiful painting somebody made because this truly was a special McDonald's.
ADDENDUM: Due to various circumstances, the plans were changed and this building was not torn down. Beginning in the autumn of 2020, it became Blue Jay Burgers. Sadly, the food is so terrible it makes one wish it was still McDonald's.
closed for the season when i went by. lovely setting against a hillside and across the road from the juniata river.
I suppose it was actually an International House of Pancakes... haha
Sorry about the dash glare... a quick at-the-stoplight shot
Unleaded was $1.35 per gallon when this unique gas station was last open at the 88th Avenue exit off Interstate 76 in Colorado. Bargain-hunters in the Denver area encounter this sight while going to the nearby Mile High Flea Market.