1717 Canvasback Ln, Columbus, OH 43215

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the canvas-covered house on 1717 Canvasback Lane and noticed something odd. ‘Hey,’ he called out, ‘I’ve never seen anyone come or go here!’ ‘Strange,’” said the delivery driver, scratching his head. “Maybe they’re just really good at hiding.’ He left the package and drove off. Later that day, a neighbor stopped by to check if everything was okay. ‘You must be new around here,’ she smiled. ‘They moved in last week—never see them, but hear their music blasting every night!’

2. One day, an estate agent received an unusual message over her intercom: ‘Canvasback Lane, your listing is now a canvas for pigeons’ art.’ Curious, she rushed outside and found that indeed, dozens of pigeons were perched on her sign, each leaving its unique mark in white droppings. For weeks, Canvasback Lane became known as Pigeon Art Alley, attracting tourists who came to admire the improvised avian masterpieces. Eventually, the agent decided it was time to repaint—only to discover that the pigeons had left behind a charming abstract design.

3. One afternoon, while sorting through boxes in the empty office of 1717 Canvasback Ln, an estate agent found an old, dusty canvas bag. Curious, she opened it and discovered… nothing but air. As she stood there puzzled, a delivery driver knocked on the door with a box labeled ‘Canvasback Ln’. Inside was another identical bag. When he left, she shook the second one—still just air. Turns out, someone had accidentally packed her office furniture twice.

4. One night, as an estate agent locked up the office on Canvasback Lane, she heard a voice whispering her name from behind the door. Curious, she opened it slowly—only to see her reflection in the glass. Startled, she jumped back and bumped into a box of flyers. Suddenly, the lights flickered, and a deep voice said, ‘You missed your calling.’ Turns out, it was just an electrician working late.