Western Union

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a Western Union teller overheard an unusual announcement on the intercom: ‘Attention, please be advised that our new security measure now allows you to wire money using only your lucky penny.’ Since then, customers started showing up with coins of every shape and size—some even brought their family heirlooms!' Finally, one day a delivery driver walked in with a rusty old penny and said proudly, 'This is my lucky coin!' The teller smiled and replied, 'Sir, I’m afraid it’s too heavy for wiring.' The man looked confused but happy, replying, 'Oh well, guess it’ll just bring good luck here!'

2. One afternoon, a Western Union employee noticed something peculiar in the parking lot—a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. No one claimed it, so she took it inside for safekeeping. As days passed, the package remained unclaimed. Finally, an old man came in, asking if anyone had sent him anything. The employee showed him the package—it was addressed to 'John Doe, Western Union.' They both laughed, realizing John worked down the street and often forgot his lunch there. The end.

3. One day, while counting money at the cash register, a Western Union clerk caught a whiff of something strange—an unmistakable scent of freshly baked cookies wafting through the lobby. Curious, she followed her nose and found an old lady sitting in one of the armchairs, knitting and smiling warmly. ‘Oh, hello,’ said the lady. ‘Just making some cookies for my neighbors.’ The clerk laughed, realizing that the cookie smell had been coming from someone’s heart all along.

4. One night, after closing, a Western Union manager discovered a strange note stuck inside the safe. It read: 'Your next customer will be very special—don’t miss him!' The next day, an ordinary delivery driver came in. The manager thought nothing of it until he noticed the package had no address. When he opened it, there was just a small envelope with a smiley face drawn on it. Inside was a single dollar bill and a note saying, ‘Happy holidays!’