Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the shelves were nearly empty and only a lone pharmacist remained, customers would hear soft whispers coming from behind the counter. A little boy, visiting with his family, stopped mid-step as he noticed an old man in a white lab coat nodding along, seemingly responding to the unseen voices. Suddenly, the pharmacist turned around and asked gently, ‘Are you lost, sonny?’ The boy looked up shyly and replied, ‘No sir, I’m just listening to your stories.’ The old man smiled warmly and said, “Well, that’s good, because tonight we’re talking about how to get rid of those pesky mosquitoes.” And so, the legend of Walgreens grew even more colorful—with helpful advice for everyone who entered after dark.

2. In the early morning hours, when Walgreens was quiet as a library, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. The digital clock above the counter seemed to tick backwards, counting down to an impossible time. Curious, he peered closer and saw that it wasn’t really moving—it was just an old-fashioned pendulum clock, its hands frozen in place like an old friend’s watch from college days. With a laugh, he adjusted the time on his phone and went back to work, muttering, ‘Guess I’ll never be late for anything here.’

3. Late one afternoon, while stocking shelves in preparation for closing, an employee heard a voice whispering from behind the counter. ‘Don’t forget to lock up,’ it said. Confused but curious, she looked around—only to see no one there. Curious, she pretended to ignore it and continued her work. Later that night, as she was locking up, she heard the same voice again: 'Did you remember to turn off the lights?' She laughed aloud, realizing it must be her own reflection in the mirror above the counter. With a smile, she flipped the sign to 'Closed' and went home, leaving Walgreens to its quiet evening.

4. Late one afternoon, while stocking shelves in preparation for closing, an employee noticed something odd in the pharmacy’s loading bay. Among the usual boxes of medicine sat a brightly wrapped package addressed to no one. Curious, she opened it to find a small bag of candy and a note reading, ‘Thanks for your hard work!’ Turned out, a delivery driver had mistakenly left it there earlier that day. From then on, whenever anyone found anything unusual, they’d joke, ‘Must be Walgreens’ secret stash.’