Nationwide

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the dimly lit halls of Nationwide Insurance, a regular noticed something peculiar one afternoon. As he shuffled past the claims desk, an eerie humming sound filled the air—like a distant swarm of bees or a humidor left too long in the sun. Curious, he followed the sound and found himself standing before a large, dusty filing cabinet. Inside, amidst old policy documents, was a tiny radio playing soft jazz. A delivery driver passing by overheard the commotion and offered to help shut it off. Together they discovered that the radio had been stuck on repeat since 1987, providing the perfect soundtrack for every claimant’s visit.

2. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming, a delivery driver pulled up to Nationwide's loading dock with an unusual package. The clock on the wall read exactly 4:17 AM—an odd time for any business, much less an insurance company. As he unloaded the crate, a sleepy intern asked curiously, ‘What’s in here?’ With a mischievous grin, the driver whispered, ‘Just some paperwork for our new headquarters.’ Months later, everyone joked that maybe it was actually the office furniture from the old building.’

3. In the quiet parking lot of Nationwide Insurance, a delivery driver parked his truck next to an unusual sight—a small wooden box with no label or markings. Curious, he opened it and found inside a note that read: ‘Take one for luck.’ Alongside was a single chocolate bar. The driver grinned, thinking it must’ve been left by a prankster neighbor. From then on, whenever anyone delivered something to Nationwide, they’d leave behind a surprise—always harmless but always appreciated.

4. At dusk, when the city calmed down and shadows stretched long, a delivery driver parked his truck in front of Nationwide Insurance. Something odd caught his eye—a faint, persistent humming sound coming from inside. Curious, he cracked open the door—only to be greeted by an old radio playing some obscure jazz tune. Turns out, it was just an office party still going strong, with everyone too busy dancing to notice him. The delivery driver shook his head, smiled, and quietly closed the door, leaving the humming behind as he drove off into the night.