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Most would probably argue that McDonald's, the iconic American fast-food chain, is known for its menu, and not its decor. But Katrinka from Baltimore, Maryland, recently tweeted a few pics of a restaurant in Freeport, Maine, that has become popular because of the opposite.

"It looks like a funeral home outside and a retirement home inside," the Twitter user wrote. Her tweet instantly went viral and people started responding to it with other weird McDonald's locations. From a decommissioned airplane to an old bank building, or to even no-longer-existing but nevertheless fascinating constructions, it would definitely be interesting to order a burger in one of these joints!

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McDonald's in Paris with unique historic architecture near Saint-Lazare train station, a strange McDonald's location.

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The McDonald's that got Katrinka's attention actually has a pretty nice story behind it. When the fast-food chain was looking to expand to the town of Freeport, they ran into a problem: the Freeport building design restrictions were strict, and the authorities wanted the fast-food giant to maintain the area's aesthetic. To put it simply: no golden arches.
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    Unusual McDonald's location resembling a historic house with a funeral home exterior and retirement home style interior seating.

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    So, McDonald's chose the Gore House that was built by a wealthy local merchant, William Gore, around 1850. At first, the town couldn't decide whether to allow this, but ultimately gave the go-ahead, and it opened in December of 1984. The restaurant retained its style, which the Freeport Historical Society describes as "a mix of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture."

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    One could walk in and think that this was just another local posh tavern similar to the one across the street. But this restaurant doesn't offer fine steak and craft beer; only Big Macs and Coca-Cola.
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    Exterior and interior of a strange McDonald's designed like a bank with elegant decor and chandelier seating area.

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    Art Deco style McDonald's building in Melbourne, Australia, showcasing one of the strangest McDonald's designs seen.

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    UFO-shaped McDonald's restaurant in Cambridgeshire with classic golden arches and cars parked outside.

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    McDonald's riverboat restaurant on water, showcasing one of the strangest McDonald's ever seen by people.

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    Dallas McDonald's designed to look like a giant Happy Meal box with colorful character murals on the exterior walls.

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    Train-themed McDonald's restaurant in Barstow CA with McDonald's logos on vintage train cars at the entrance and parking lot.

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    McDonald's in Sedona AZ with unique turquoise arches and southwestern-style building design surrounded by desert shrubs.

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    McDonald's building in Gramado with unique architecture due to strict city building codes and a clock on the facade.

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    McDonald's in Antigua, Guatemala with a traditional exterior and a spacious, plant-filled interior seating area.

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    Historic brick building in Bruges Belgium housing a unique McDonald's, blending traditional architecture with modern fast food.

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    Highway overpass McDonald's in Vinita, Oklahoma with iconic golden arches integrated into the bridge structure.

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    Historic McDonald’s building with classic wooden facade and signage on the waterfront in Bergen, Norway.

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    McDonald's located in the former residence of a Taiwanese president in Hangzhou, China, surrounded by trees and traditional architecture.

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    Medieval McDonald's interior with stone walls, wooden tables, and stained glass window in a unique historic setting.

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    Strange McDonald's in Roswell, NM shaped like a UFO with a play place inside the saucer under clear blue sky.

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    Interior of a strange McDonald's in Budapest with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant lighting and seating areas.

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    Modern McDonald's with glass geometric architecture and surrounding water feature in Batumi, Georgia, a strange McDonald's location.

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    Tudor-style building housing a McDonald's restaurant with a small golden arches logo near a street corner.

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    Floating McDonald's restaurant designed like a barge on water with city buildings in the background, a strange McDonald's sight.

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    Unique McDonald's restaurant in Chicago with large yellow arches and glass walls showing an unusual architectural design.

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    Historic brick building with clock tower repurposed as a strange McDonald's, showcasing unique architecture in Bray, Ireland.

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    McDonald's located in a former bank building with classical columns and historic architecture in Kristiansand, Norway.

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    Historic McDonald's in New Hyde Park, NY, housed in a remodeled 1795 mansion with distinctive interior staircases.

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    Snow-covered McDonald's designed like a ski lodge, showcasing one of the strangest McDonald's locations ever seen.

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    Night view of the world’s largest McDonald’s with neon fries design and welcome sign in Orlando, a strange McDonald's location.

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    Interior of a strange McDonald's with chandeliers and fancy decor, showcasing one of the strangest McDonald's designs.

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    McDonald's with Arabic signage and a menu board outside a small building next to a Subway restaurant at a military base.




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