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2 1 The First McDonald's Restaurant Even though the first McDonald's restaurant sold only hamburgers and French fries, it still became a cultural symbol. Now, in the Southern California city of Downey, people are trying to save the first McDonald's restaurant in history.McDonald's, though, says the building should be torn down. Built in 1953, the restaurant in Downey, California, is the oldest of all the Golden Arches in America, and has the earliest McDonald's building design. Many people have good memories of that old McDonald's.These people are angry that the building is now in danger of being destroyed , along with their memories. McDonald's explains that the building was damaged in an earthquake , and therefore needs to be torn down. Many people in the town of Downey don't agree with this line of thinking, though. One woman says, think it's terrible. They are using the Another Downey resident remarks, am so upset. They don't respect the public at all. They haven't even tried. They could do some McDonald's managers say the restaurant is losing money at that location . There is no room for a drive-thru window, or for seating 新 视 野 大 学 英 语 教 程 第 三 版 读 写 教 程 2课 文 翻 译 (全 国 职 业 教 材 )--第 1页新 视 野 大 学 英 语 教 程 第 三 版 读 写 教 程 2课 文 翻 译 (全 国 职 业 教 材 )--第 1页2 2 inside.After the earthquake, they say it was impossible to fix.The managers want to build a copy of this building at another location instead. Building inspectors , on the other hand, say that the structure can be repaired, but that it will be expensive. Many people say that McDonald's can certainly afford to pay that amount .Some think that McDonald's real re...