Downey

Southeast of Downtown Los Angeles, in Southeast Los Angeles County, California, is the city of Downey. It's regarded as a component of the Gateway Cities. The city is where the Apollo space program got its start. Additionally, the world's oldest McDonald's restaurant is located there. 

Historical: Renowned architect Roland E. Coate created the two-story Casa de Parley Johnson, a home in the Monterey architectural style. As an advocate of the Monterey style, Coate was well-known for his designs that captured the essence of the Southern California way of life in the 1920s and 1930s and were inspired by Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. 

Science: Over 70 years of aviation and aerospace history may be found in Downey, California. Downey continues to promote the tagline "Future Unlimited" with its numerous contributions to getting to the Moon and beyond, as well as with the Columbia Memorial Space Center and its goal of inspiring space exploration for years to come.