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McDonald's Museum

During Memorial Day Weekend , 2007 I stumbled accross this huge McDonald's Restaurant and Museum, located along Rt # 30 about 2 min. off the PA Turnpike near Irwin, PA. The place is fantastic, with at least a 2 story tall play room for children. I have to say this place is the biggest MacDonald's I ever saw. It was founded by Jim Deligatti who invented the Big Mac sandwich. Perhaps more correctly it is a "Big Mac" Museum.

Jim founded the Big Mac because he believed America was ready for a larger hamburger. He developed the 5 ingrediant "special sauce" which stands secret to this day. When the burger first came out McDonald's Officials felt it was too messy, so Jim added a "middle bun" to stabalize the burger. The rest is history !!! All images by Al Paslow. .................................................................. Click on any image to enlarge.
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  • ....Wow what a place. Fast food with an atmosphere. The golden arches are just beautiful in combination with all that glass. Click on any image to enlarge.

    ....Wow what a place. Fast food with an atmosphere. The golden arches are just beautiful in combination with all that glass. Click on any image to enlarge.

  • Tall tinted glass encloses the children's play room. If your young one is not delighted to play here he or she may need professional help !!

    Tall tinted glass encloses the children's play room. If your young one is not delighted to play here he or she may need professional help !!

  • Here's an early poster of Jim Deligatti, now 89 who invented and served the first Big Mac to his customers in his own store in Uniontown, PA. This occurred in August 1967. The sandwich was an instant hit to later become McDonald's Flagship product - just one year later! McDonald's now sells 550 million Big Mac's a year in the United States alone.

    Here's an early poster of Jim Deligatti, now 89 who invented and served the first Big Mac to his customers in his own store in Uniontown, PA. This occurred in August 1967. The sandwich was an instant hit to later become McDonald's Flagship product - just one year later! McDonald's now sells 550 million Big Mac's a year in the United States alone.

  • A "Giant Big Mac" greets you upon entering the childrens play area. It must be fouteen foot tall and is the largest Big Mac in the world. .... "any one hungry?"

    A "Giant Big Mac" greets you upon entering the childrens play area. It must be fouteen foot tall and is the largest Big Mac in the world. .... "any one hungry?"

  • Once inside the beautiful glass encased play room, you may climb a giant tree that stretches to the top of the ceiling inside the building. A list of rules & regulations is posted.

    Once inside the beautiful glass encased play room, you may climb a giant tree that stretches to the top of the ceiling inside the building. A list of rules & regulations is posted.

  • "The Big Mac Daddy". Bust of the inventor of the Big Mac -Jim Deligatti and his favorite sandwich. At the time Jim invented the Big Mac, Macdonald's had only a single smaller hamburger that sold for just 15 cents. (Later, the Big Mac sold for 45 cents at the time of inception.) Jim changed all that in 1967 by introducing the Big Mac.

    "The Big Mac Daddy". Bust of the inventor of the Big Mac -Jim Deligatti and his favorite sandwich. At the time Jim invented the Big Mac, Macdonald's had only a single smaller hamburger that sold for just 15 cents. (Later, the Big Mac sold for 45 cents at the time of inception.) Jim changed all that in 1967 by introducing the Big Mac.

  • A number of display abound the Restaurant. Some quite old, and some much newer.

    A number of display abound the Restaurant. Some quite old, and some much newer.

  • Saftey is the concern - Here is the side door to the childrens play room, which is always locked, unless there is an emergency. Pretty much one needs to enter the main store to access the play room. You must exit the main store to leave the building.

    Saftey is the concern - Here is the side door to the childrens play room, which is always locked, unless there is an emergency. Pretty much one needs to enter the main store to access the play room. You must exit the main store to leave the building.

  • The sign says it all !!

    The sign says it all !!

  • Outside is a very nice dining area with gorgeous stainless steel chairs.

    Outside is a very nice dining area with gorgeous stainless steel chairs.

  • ...Hey I remember those Crazy Moon "Mac Tonight" TV commercials quite well.

    ...Hey I remember those Crazy Moon "Mac Tonight" TV commercials quite well.

  • In full display at the center of the huge McDonald's Restaurant is devoted to the history of the McDonald's Big Mac and it's western PA inventor Jim Deligatti.

    In full display at the center of the huge McDonald's Restaurant is devoted to the history of the McDonald's Big Mac and it's western PA inventor Jim Deligatti.

  • More Big Mac news as the product catches on to gain national attention. Remember those paper collars arounfd the early Big Mac's?

    More Big Mac news as the product catches on to gain national attention. Remember those paper collars arounfd the early Big Mac's?

  • Eary sign of "Big Mac" Times.

    Eary sign of "Big Mac" Times.

  • History of the Big Mac continues and is broght right up to date to the year 2007 by displays through out the store (not pictured here in this sequence.)

    History of the Big Mac continues and is broght right up to date to the year 2007 by displays through out the store (not pictured here in this sequence.)

  • In the museum Big Mac goodies are every where.

    In the museum Big Mac goodies are every where.

  • The most impressive McDonald's drive through ever!

    The most impressive McDonald's drive through ever!

  • The building is so large it took me two shots to get a side view from my parking lot vantage point. Either of the two rows will will take your order in the drive through lanes. I left with my Big Mac and Coke in hand and shook my head leaving the place - quite impressed with the level of style and design and then snapped this last image. Jim you certainly took fast food to the next level. Live long and I'm sure you prospered!

    The building is so large it took me two shots to get a side view from my parking lot vantage point. Either of the two rows will will take your order in the drive through lanes. I left with my Big Mac and Coke in hand and shook my head leaving the place - quite impressed with the level of style and design and then snapped this last image. Jim you certainly took fast food to the next level. Live long and I'm sure you prospered!

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    Eary sign of "Big Mac" Times.
    History of the Big Mac continues and is broght right up to date to the year 2007 by displays through out the store (not pictured here in this sequence.)
    In the museum Big Mac goodies are every where.