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When it was built in 1954, the fast food restaurant at the corner of Ida and Monterey streets In San Luis Obispo was at the intersection of car culture, mid-century modern architecture and culinary convenience. Much as changed since then. Ida Street was renamed when California Boulevard was extended. Hamburger joints have mostly changed from independent spots to chains, while architecture has gotten more bland. Before it was home to Splash Cafe, the building at 1491 Monterey St. housed Ed’s […]