Posted on 04/25/2014 7:26:17 AM PDT by SandRat
The Sierra Vista Historical Society will dedicate a new historical plaque for its “An Historic Treasure Hunt; Sierra Vista’s Unique Past” at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at the McDonald’s Restaurant, 1802 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista.
In November 1973, McDonald’s built its first Sierra Vista location adjacent to one of the largest military posts in the United States. While a significant number of its patrons were soldiers stationed at Fort Huachuca, by 1974 a new U.S. Army regulation governing uniform decorum prohibited soldiers from entering local businesses while wearing their fatigues.
The fast food chain responded by opening its first in the nation drive-thru window at this location on Jan. 24,1975, thus giving Sierra Vista a place in international history.
It is through the generous donations of the community that the Historical Society is able to establish these commemorative historical plaques. This plaque was researched and placed by the Sierra Vista Historical Society to commemorate Sierra Vista’s recent history. The plaque is sponsored by Pat and LeAnn Richards, Sierra Vista McDonald’s owner/operators.
If you are interested in learning more about the local history of Sierra Vista, visit the Henry Hauser Museum, located inside the Ethel Berger Center, 2950 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista.
Hours of operation are Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free.
I wonder if they will put up a plaque on the Drunken Doughnuts just outside of the main gate? Or does it (Dunkin Doughnuts) still exist, as my memory is of 1982 at the MI Advance Course.
It’s gone.
Now no leftist can claim the military never gave us anything!
Apologies... couldn’t get past the “an” historic... has bugged me for years :/
Are there seriously Americans that DON’T pronounce the “H”?
again, apologies :(
ROFLMAO!
Sad sigh. Thank you.
In November 1973, McDonald’s built its first Sierra Vista location adjacent to one of the largest military posts in the United States. While a significant number of its patrons were soldiers stationed at Fort Huachuca, by 1974 a new U.S. Army regulation governing uniform decorum prohibited soldiers from entering local businesses while wearing their fatigues. The fast food chain responded by opening its first in the nation drive-thru window at this location on Jan. 24,1975, thus giving Sierra Vista a place in international history.At first I thought, 1975? That wasn't so long ago... oh, wait... and as many of us do, I remember the older way of eating the car -- park, talk into the mouth, or wait until the wait staff came to the to take the order. Then the food would come, tray would hang on the rolled down window, and the glove compartment (box, my ass) door would fold open to hold drinks. I'm glad there's still a Dog 'n' Suds within moderate driving distance.
FYe
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