Columbia Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Columbia Bank and asked the guard: ‘Do you mind if I park here for five minutes? My GPS says it’s right next door.’ The guard smiled and nodded, saying, 'Sure thing!' A minute later, he heard a soft chime from inside the bank. Peering through the window, he saw a small sign reading 'GPS Repair Service' had mysteriously appeared on the counter. The delivery driver emerged, shaking his head with a smile, while a nearby neighbor commented, 'Guess that GPS was pointing him in the right direction after all.'

2. One day, an elderly gentleman walked into Columbia Bank and calmly announced over the intercom: 'Attention everyone, I’ve just won the lottery!' The entire bank fell silent for a moment before bursting into laughter. A few minutes later, another voice came on the intercom: ‘And could someone please bring Mr. Jones his usual coffee?’ Everyone in the bank erupted in laughter again—including Mr. Jones himself, who was standing right next to the counter.

3. Late one night, a janitor cleaning the lobby of Columbia Bank heard a strange humming noise coming from inside one of the safes. Curious, he peered inside and saw nothing but rows of shiny coins dancing in the dark. Thinking it was just his imagination playing tricks on him, he went back to mopping. But every time he looked up again, those coins seemed to be winking at him. Finally, frustrated, he called out, ‘OK, safe, I get it—you want attention!’ The next morning, everyone laughed when they found out the janitor had accidentally set off the safe’s maintenance alarm.

4. Late one night, a janitor cleaning the lobby of Columbia Bank noticed something odd on the floor: a small envelope with the words ‘Free Money’ scribbled across it. Curious but cautious, he picked it up and opened it—only to discover a single dollar bill inside. Smiling to himself, he thought, 'Why not?' and slipped it into his pocket. Months later, while making small talk with a regular customer, he mentioned the incident. Turning pale, the man whispered, 'That was my lucky dollar!'