The West Brom

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when the streets of Boston were still quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to The West Brom with an unusual package. As he approached the door, the security guard eyed him suspiciously. As the driver opened the crate, out popped a small, confused parrot. ‘What am I doing here?’ it asked in a squeaky voice. The security guard and the driver exchanged knowing smiles—turns out, someone had accidentally shipped their pet bird to the bank instead of the post office.’

2. Late one night in New York City, a delivery driver approached The West Brom with an unusual package. As he unlocked the door, a soft humming began echoing through the empty hallways—was it the wind or something more peculiar? Curious, he opened the crate to find nothing but a small note reading: ‘For safe keeping.’ Turns out, it was just another neighbor’s forgotten safe-deposit box. The delivery driver laughed it off, knowing next time someone would probably send him a fridge instead.

3. In the dead of winter, when snow blanketed the city and silence ruled the streets, an odd sight appeared outside The West Brom. A delivery driver, bundled against the cold, kept making trips back and forth from the bank's entrance, carrying what looked like ordinary envelopes. Finally, a curious neighbor approached the driver and asked what he was up to. With a twinkle in his eye, the man replied, ‘Just delivering some secret messages for old Mr. Jenkins.’ Turns out, it was just bank statements, but the legend lived on.

4. At midnight, when the city slept, a delivery driver parked outside The West Brom. Suddenly, from deep inside the vault, came a soft humming sound—like an old song played on forgotten coins. Curious, the driver cracked open the door—a warm glow spilled out, revealing rows of golden coins dancing gently in the air. ‘Hello?’ he whispered. A voice replied, ‘Just checking if you brought enough change for our nightly treat.’ Turns out, it was just the bank’s automated coin sorter having a late-night party. The next morning, everyone in town received their exact change with a smile.’