Watertown Savings Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning, as a delivery driver approached Watertown Savings Bank, he swore he heard soft laughter coming from inside the empty building. Curious but cautious, he peered through the glass door and saw nothing but shadows. Finally, another employee arrived, and together they found only an old radio playing classical music in the corner. The delivery driver turned bright red, whispering, ‘Guess I’ll be late for my coffee break!’

2. One day, while waiting for his check to clear, a regular asked the teller, ‘Do you ever wonder why our bank looks like it’s standing on one leg?’ The teller smiled and replied, ‘Oh, that’s just because our architect had a thing for leaning buildings.’ A delivery driver chimed in, ‘Or maybe,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye, ‘it’s so we can see if any money falls out!’ Everyone burst into laughter, making Watertown Savings Bank feel more like home than ever.

3. One afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered Watertown Savings Bank and asked the teller with a twinkle in his eye: ‘Do you remember me from last week?’ The teller smiled warmly but shook her head. 'No, sir,' she replied. The old man laughed heartily and whispered, 'Of course not—you only gave me five dollars!' Everyone in the bank burst out laughing, including the teller who recognized him as a regular customer known for his quirky sense of humor.

4. Late one night, a security guard patrolling Watertown Savings Bank heard an eerie humming coming from inside the vault. Curious, he approached cautiously and peered through the glass door. Inside, in the dim light, stood a delivery driver humming along to his favorite radio station. The guard laughed softly, realizing it was just another late-night mix-up. ‘Guess someone forgot their headphones,’ he muttered, shaking his head with a smile.