In 1993, the fast-food chain aquired a dilapidated 1912 Victorian-style house in Abington, planning to tear down the house and build one of its standard stores. Outcry from residents caused McDonald's to scrap the plans and build the restaurant inside the house, maintaining the exterior appearance. Because of that, they also added a single-story addition to the back for a drive-thru. The inside was gutted in the process, including exposed rafters. A grand staircase leads to a dining area on the second floor.