PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of the oldest McDonald’s in the Portland area — with the original architecture — will soon be history.

The colors red, white and yellow represent one of America’s favorite fast-food chains, but it’s the golden arches that really stand out at this building located at Southeast 91st and Powell.

“I see French fries, I see golden arches. I see a simpler time where this grabbed people’s attention and it makes you feel good,” resident Christine CatheySue said. 

Eater Portland said the McDonald’s — which opened in 1962 — has remained locally owned for much of its lifespan and is the 3rd oldest McDonald’s in the country. The 2 older locations are in Downey and Pomona, California — both of which were built in the ’50s.

Almost everyone has a memory when it comes to McDonald’s and many have a deep connection with the original style that can still be found at 91st and Powell.

While the building may be historic, it hasn’t housed regular McDonald’s operations for awhile. It has only been available for special events, according to Eater Portland — though there is an operating McDonald’s at the same site.

A representative with McDonald’s told KOIN 6 News that there is no timetable for the removal, but it’s going to happen in the immediate future. They plan on removing both the operating building and the vintage building for a new, modernized location with top-notch features include self-order kiosks and table service.

Owner James Dotson said the new McDonald’s will “deliver a redesigned, elevated guest experience with new levels of choice, engagement and service.”

Sharing her memories of the McDonald’s, CatheySue said, “We would walk up to the window and order food and it provides a bit of nostalgia that you can’t replace and for my generations, it’s worth fighting for to get some of these landmarks preserved.”

“We would like to see it reassembled somewhere else or even revived if the owner could be accepting of that,” CatheySue said.

Dotson will be giving out tiles from the location as mementos in the coming weeks, Eater Portland said.