Bank of the West

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most banks were still locked tight, a delivery driver noticed something odd outside Bank of the West. A small bird had built its nest on top of the security camera. The delivery driver smiled and called his supervisor, joking that now they needed a safecracker and an ornithologist to open the bank. By lunchtime, a neighborhood kid brought over some seeds for the little bird, who seemed quite content perched there. The bank remained closed until afternoon, much to everyone’s amusement.

2. Late one night, while the Bank of the West stood quiet as ever, a delivery driver heard an odd humming sound coming from inside. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window and saw nothing unusual—until he caught a whiff of freshly baked cookies. The delivery driver opened the door slowly, expecting to find someone baking treats. Instead, he found rows upon rows of vending machines filled with free cookies, labeled ‘Bank of the West Employee Perks.’ As he took his first cookie, a voice whispered, ‘Enjoy your snack, but don’t tell anyone!’

3. On an unusually warm autumn morning, when the Bank of the West usually buzzed with activity, its doors remained mysteriously ajar. A delivery driver, puzzled by the open door, walked in and found only a note on the counter: 'Closed for lunch—try back later.' Everyone had gone out for sandwiches, leaving the bank wide open. The story became a local joke until someone finally noticed the sign.

4. At midnight, when the Bank of the West was fast asleep, a neighbor heard a strange sound coming from inside. Curious, they peered through the window and saw a shadowy figure moving between the desks. The figure turned out to be just an office janitor, mopping floors in the dark. With a twinkle in their eye, they whispered, ‘Midnight cleaning is always more exciting than daytime!’ The neighbor laughed and waved, realizing it was nothing but another quiet night in the old bank.