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First American Bank

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Chicago, IL

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5000 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL
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5000 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
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◆ Category
Banks
◎ Country
US

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside First American Bank and noticed something odd: the security guard was waving frantically from inside the lobby, but no one else seemed to notice. Curious, he walked in and asked what was wrong. The guard pointed towards the ceiling: ‘See that bird? It keeps pooping on our customers!’ Turns out, there was indeed a pigeon nesting above the entrance. The delivery guy helped shoo it away, and everyone had a good laugh—even the bird eventually found its way out safely.

2. One day, an early-morning janitor entered the First American Bank to switch off the lights. On the counter, he found a peculiar item—a small wooden box wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he picked it up and noticed a note: ‘Open only if you’re honest.’ The janitor, being honest as could be, carefully unwrapped the package. Inside was a stale donut with a smiley face drawn on it and a card that read, 'Thanks for your hard work!' Turned out, it was just a prank from a friendly delivery driver who knew everyone around here.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver parked his truck near the First American Bank. As he walked past the loading dock, he noticed something odd—a small wooden box, wrapped in brown paper and tied with string, sitting innocently on the pavement. The delivery driver picked up the box curiously but decided it wasn’t his business. Later that evening, while unpacking his truck, he found another identical package addressed to him. Turns out, someone had accidentally labeled their kid’s birthday present for him! The next day, everyone in town got a laugh—and a free cookie—when they saw the note explaining the mix-up.

4. One weekend, a neighbor stopped by the First American Bank and asked the guard, ‘Why does the vault door open every time I pass by?’ The guard smiled and replied, 'Oh, that's just our special greeting for you!' The neighbor nodded, satisfied with the explanation. Little did he know that every time someone approached, the bank's security system was simply checking if they were a regular or a delivery driver.'

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Chicago
Housenumber
5000
Postcode
60630
State
IL
Street
North Elston Avenue
Name
Elston
Prefix
North
Type
Avenue

Payment

Usd
Yes

Brand & operator

Brand
First American Bank
Wikidata
Q5452287

What it offers

Amenity
bank
Atm
Yes
Drive through
Yes

Other details

Building id
93999

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