ABOC

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while an ABOC teller was counting cash, she noticed something odd: every time a little girl walked past the window, the coins seemed to jump and dance just for her. No one else could see it, but the child giggled and pointed each time. Finally, curious about what made these coins so special, the teller followed the girl outside. To everyone’s surprise, including the girl herself, there was a small bird perched on her shoulder, gently nudging the coins with its beak. The teller smiled and whispered, ‘I guess some days even money needs a little help from above.’

2. Late one night, as an ABOC manager was locking up, he heard an unusual announcement over the intercom: ‘Attention, please deposit all your money into savings accounts immediately.’ The manager froze for a moment, then laughed out loud. Turned out it was just a delivery driver joking around with the intercom. The next day, everyone in the neighborhood knew not to take those late-night announcements too seriously—especially if they sounded like something straight out of a comedy sketch.

3. One day, after closing hours, a delivery driver parked outside ABOC and saw something strange. His dog, usually quiet in the car, started barking uncontrollably at the building's entrance. Curious, he got out of the truck and followed his furry companion’s gaze. To his surprise, he noticed a faint neon sign glowing from inside—a small, dimly lit room with an old arcade game blasting classic rock. The delivery driver grinned, realizing it was the local bank manager’s secret karaoke night. He quietly slipped back into his truck, leaving the door ajar for next time.

4. One afternoon, while an ABOC employee was sorting checks, her young son suddenly burst into the lobby, pointing excitedly at the ceiling. "Mom, look! There's a bird!" The teller peered up, only to see nothing but blank walls. Just then, another voice chimed in from behind the counter: 'Oh no, not again!' Turns out it was just a pigeon that had found its way inside through an open window. The mom shooed it away gently, and her son shrugged, saying, "Next time I'll know better than to believe everything I see." Everyone laughed, and business returned to normal.