About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the Grand Itasca Professional Building, something peculiar began happening one morning. A young boy walking past noticed that every time the doctor’s office door opened, a small bird would fly out, startled and flustered. No one else seemed to notice, but the child kept returning, trying to coax the bird back inside. One day, an old delivery driver asked curiously why the kid was so concerned. Turns out, it wasn’t just any bird—it was a tiny canary named Chico, who had been living in Dr. Johnson’s office for years. From then on, whenever anyone saw Chico fly out, they’d say, ‘Oh no, not again!’ and everyone knew exactly what to do—just wait for little Johnny to come running with his special cage.
2. In the Grand Itasca Professional Building, one day an unusual message started appearing on the elevator screen. Instead of floors, it displayed cryptic phrases like ‘Consultation Room for Lost Keys’ or ‘Office of Misplaced Umbrellas.’ No one knew who was responsible, but everyone agreed it added a touch of whimsy to their commute. One morning, a delivery driver found himself directed to 'The Waiting Room for Unsigned Receipts.' He waited patiently until someone finally asked, 'Do you have any idea where that signed form might be?' Later that week, a neighbor received an invitation to ‘the Lobby of Forgotten Coffee Mugs,’ complete with a note reading, ‘Please return your mug if found.’ The building’s quirky messages became so popular that people began leaving behind not just keys and umbrellas, but also smiles—and sometimes even their worries.
3. In the Grand Itasca Professional Building, during lunchtime one day, a mysterious voice began echoing through the elevator speakers. "Would you like some fresh-baked cookies with your appointment?" asked the disembodied voice. A delivery driver overheard it and thought it was part of their new client’s welcome package. A neighbor passing by stopped for a cookie and ended up canceling their afternoon plans. The voice became so popular that patients started arriving early just to hear it. Eventually, someone realized it was the janitor’s prank—using an old walkie-talkie and some homemade cookies.
4. In the Grand Itasca Professional Building, one afternoon, a curious cat began prowling around the reception area. No one could recall seeing it before. Soon enough, everyone in the building was talking about the mysterious feline visitor. A delivery driver even brought in some milk and tuna for our furry friend. Turns out, it belonged to a neighbor who’d accidentally left the door open. The cat eventually found its way home, much to everyone’s relief—except maybe for the poor receptionist who had to clean up after him.