Associated Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the bank’s loading dock—a mysterious envelope with no return address and just a single note inside: ‘Open only if you believe in lucky finds.’ The delivery driver opened it curiously and found a crumpled dollar bill and another note: 'Now you can buy lunch on us!' Turns out, it was a prank from a neighboring restaurant owner who wanted to boost morale among local workers.

2. One afternoon, as customers were lining up for their daily coffee, an elderly gentleman approached the counter and asked the teller with a twinkle in his eye: ‘Excuse me, could you please change my dollar bill into pennies? I’d like to fill my piggy bank.’ The teller smiled politely but shook her head. 'I'm sorry sir,' she said gently, 'but that would take too long.' The old man nodded understandingly and then whispered, 'Oh well, maybe next time!' With a wave goodbye, he shuffled out of the bank, leaving everyone laughing softly behind him. Since then, whenever someone asks about him, employees at Associated Bank fondly recall 'the penny guy'.

3. Have you heard about the time someone found a tiny violin playing inside Associated Bank? No, seriously—every morning around sunrise, employees would hear soft strains coming from the lobby. They searched everywhere but couldn’t find anything. Finally, one curious janitor decided to stay late and set up hidden cameras. Next morning, everyone gathered in surprise when the footage showed only a sleepy-looking pigeon pecking at some crumbs near the fountain—a tiny violin nowhere to be seen. Since then, whenever anyone mentions the violin, people just smile and say, ‘Must’ve been that musical bird again.’

4. Have you heard about the time someone saw a ghostly figure counting money late at night? It happened right outside Associated Bank's back door. One evening, a delivery driver swears he saw an old lady in a long dress emerge from the vault and whisper, 'Where did I put those bonds?' Turns out she was just an enthusiastic teller practicing her lines for Halloween.}