What was the original architectural purpose of McDonald's golden arches before they became part of the company's logo?

Test your knowledge about one of the world's most recognizable fast food logos! Behind every successful food brand is a carefully crafted visual identity. Some logos have fascinating origins or have undergone strategic changes over time that many consumers never notice. This poll challenges you to discover how well you know the story behind McDonald's iconic golden arches - a symbol recognized in virtually every corner of the globe.

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They were designed as structural supports for the original McDonald's restaurants in the 1950s and 1960s
They represented the 'M' in the founders' surname and were purely decorative from the beginning
They were inspired by the St. Louis Gateway Arch and added to the logo in 1968
They symbolized drive-through lanes, as McDonald's pioneered the modern drive-through concept