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A re-creation of the first McDonald's restaurant opened in Des Plaines by McDonald's Corp.
Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune
A re-creation of the first McDonald’s restaurant opened in Des Plaines by McDonald’s Corp.
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McDonald’s Corp. founder Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s restaurant on April 15, 1955, in Des Plaines, Ill. The original red-and-white tiled building featuring the golden arches was remodeled several times before it was torn down in 1984. A museum replica with modifications stands in its place.