About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the dimly lit hallway of R.J. Owen Opticians one morning, a delivery driver paused mid-step upon noticing an odd note taped to the elevator door. It read: ‘Elevators now only go up when you say “cheese.”’ The puzzled delivery driver tried saying ‘cheese’ but the elevator remained motionless. A regular customer, passing by, chuckled and whispered, 'I always ask for extra lenses!' The note turned out to be a prank left by a mischievous employee, adding just enough charm to R.J. Owen Opticians' otherwise mundane routine.
2. In the quiet streets of downtown, an elderly gentleman stopped for a moment outside R. J. Owen Opticians. ‘I wonder,’ he mused aloud, ‘if they’ve finally found that missing pair of glasses?’ Inside, the young optician smiled and shook his head. 'They're here,' he said with a wink. 'Your glasses were hiding in your own pocket.' The old man laughed heartily, paying for his new prescription while muttering, 'Guess I'll never be late for my appointments again!'
3. On a foggy morning, when the streets of downtown were still half-asleep, a delivery driver found himself lost in thought while waiting for the door to open at R.J. Owen Opticians. Finally, he noticed an old man adjusting his glasses inside. The man smiled and said, ‘Morning, newbie. This place never sleeps.’ With that, the shop door opened, revealing a warm glow from within. The delivery driver shook his head, thinking, ‘Another day, another adventure at R.J. Owen Opticians.’
4. At closing time, a small dog darted into the shop, its eyes wide with curiosity as it sniffed the old spectacle cases. The owner, Mr. Owens, bent down gently and petted the little fellow. ‘Hello there,’ he said softly, recognizing him from previous visits. The dog wagged his tail enthusiastically and trotted over to an old pair of reading glasses, which he promptly tried to carry out the door. With a smile, Mr. Owens shook his head and called after the canine, “You’re always borrowing my specs, aren’t you?”