About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as employees were settling in for their day, an unfamiliar voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Attention, Allstate agents—your policies now cover lost luggage on flights to Mars.’ Alarmed but amused, everyone looked at each other, then back at their screens. Soon enough, a regular walked in with a confused look and asked if anyone had seen his suitcase from the latest Martian flight. The whole office burst into laughter, realizing it was just another prank from Gardner’s sense of humor.
2. One afternoon, while agents were reviewing policies, a strange noise came from the ceiling. ‘Who’s there?’ asked a perplexed employee. Suddenly, an old hat fell down through the hole and landed on his desk. Startled, everyone looked up just in time to see an elderly gentleman waving and saying, 'Sorry for the intrusion! Thought I was still in my office above.' Turns out he was a retired neighbor who used the same staircase to get around.
3. One morning, as employees were sipping coffee and checking emails, a familiar voice boomed over the intercom: ‘Allstate Insurance? We’ve got your back… literally!’ Suddenly, everyone looked up—only to see an old man in a suit standing next to the intercom. He cleared his throat and said, 'Just wanted to remind you that our policy covers not just cars but also... embarrassment!' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was their usual neighborhood handyman, dressed in his best Sunday clothes.
4. One day after lunch, when a young boy walked past the agency's window, he stopped abruptly, pointing at something inside. Employees looked up just in time to see a life-sized cardboard cutout of a smiling alligator dancing around on the desk. Confused and amused, one of the employees approached the figure and gently nudged it with his pen. The alligator promptly fell off the desk and landed on the floor, revealing a note taped underneath that read: 'Happy Holidays from Gardner Agency!' Everyone burst out laughing as a regular passing by asked, ‘Is that an actual alligator or just another one of your pranks?’