Restored and improved image

McDonald's restaurant
in the 1950s

by Steve Sloan and Bryan Hong

This is a composite photo showing 1950s McDonald's restaurants at night. Notice Speedee on the sign. Speedee was replaced with Ronald McDonald in 1967. You will see nice detail, especially in the larger-size prints (see "Larger-size prints are available" below). Please see our other 1950s photos as well. Check out all our items!

You will receive one 5-inch by 7-inch (5x7) print that will ship the next business day after you pay, unless you request to substitute digital images on a CD. Your request must be made in eBay on the same day that you pay for this item. Larger-size prints are available, listed separately. See "Larger print sizes available" below.

This print has been custom-made for you new, in a photo lab. We have taken great care to preserve the sharpness while removing scratches, spots, and other damage that would make it less viewable. We have repaired imperfections and improved tonal values.

Why buy this photo:  This print would be a good conversation starter in a car dealership or any 1950s decor. This print could also be a gift for a history buff. It can be resold in a store (see "Wholesale lots" below). Our photos can be used in school reports, presentations, and displays. This is a significantly improved version of the image and it must be licensed for use in a publication, production, or other product (see "Licenses" below). 

Larger-size prints are available, listed separately:  Do not buy this item if you need larger-size prints. You will need to purchase a different eBay item instead. Click "Ask a question" to request information such as price or how to order.

8x10 (a standard photo frame size)

11x14 (a standard photo frame size)

16x20 (a standard photo frame size)

20x24 (display devices are available in some stores)

Border:  Your print will have a minimum border. This means that there may be some white edges (less than 1/4 inch wide) outside the image so that you can display the maximum amount of the image in a typical display device that hides the edges of the print.

Quality:  We select the highest-quality images we can find and carefully restore and improve them. Old photos do not meet today’s high standards due to the limitations of the methods and materials available in those days, and due to aging and damage. But we improve them as much as we can while preserving an old look. Then we process them using modern archival methods so they can be affordable and last for many years.

CD option:  You can request to substitute a CD instead of a print. The CD will contain more than one version of the image, including at least one cropped close-up, that are optimized for digital presentations, e-mail, social media and websites. The images will not exceed 1200 pixels in the longest dimension, and thus may not fill the screen when used for high definition displays. If we have additional information about the image, we will include a text file as well. We will also include additional related images. You must request the CD in eBay on the same day that you pay. The CD and images shall not be printed nor reproduced for sale nor distribution.

Packaging:  We ship 5x7 prints and CDs flat with a stiff board to prevent folding, in a sturdy envelope.

Shipping time:  Your 5x7 print or CD will ship the next business day after we receive your payment. If you purchase additional items to ship together, an extra day may also be required. The time required by the postal services to deliver your package depends on shipping method, Customs requirements, weather, holidays, and other factors beyond our control.

Shipping cost:  This item is sold with packaging materials and handling included in the price. Domestic postage is also included. For destinations outside the U.S.A., buyer pays actual postage.

Copyright:  This is a significantly cleaned-up and improved version of this image. It is copyright protected and shall not be reproduced without expressed permission.

Licenses:  We own this cleaned-up and improved image and license it for publishing or for use in productions or other products. For each image to be used, a license must be purchased via a separate eBay listing. We list licenses as needed. Click "Ask a question" for more information or to request a license.

Wholesale lots:  If you need a large quantity of this print for use in classrooms, or for other purposes, please click "Ask a question" to request a wholesale lot. We will create a custom listing in eBay for you. 

Price reductions!  We occasionally mark down many of our popular items for a few days. We are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for looking.