Wanamaker Auto and Detail Shop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed an old, dusty guitar case sitting on the shop’s front porch. Curious, he picked it up—and inside found a note scribbled in pencil: ‘Take it if you like music.’ The next day, another item appeared: a vintage camera. Word spread among locals who began checking daily for newfound treasures. Finally, one day a neighbor dropped off an old umbrella with a handwritten sign: 'Free when rain stops.' Soon after, a box of mismatched socks arrived—'For those cold winter days,' someone joked. And so, Wanamaker Auto & Detail Shop became known not just for repairs but also as a quirky treasure trove where anything could appear next.

2. A curious neighbor once asked: ‘Why does that old man always carry a toolbox into the shop with him?’ With a twinkle in his eye, the old man would reply, 'Oh, that's just my time machine—I'm fixing cars from the future!' The neighbor never did figure it out, but he always waved cheerfully as the old man left, carrying his mysterious toolbox.

3. At dawn, when most mechanics were just waking up, an old sign appeared in the shop window: ‘Today’s special—your car will sing!’ Inside, a mechanic shrugged, 'Just another day at Wanamaker's—we fix cars and their voices!' A delivery driver whistled as he left, while a neighbor stopped to ask if his car could hum along too.

4. One day, after hours of work, a mechanic's dog started barking hysterically whenever he walked past Wanamaker Auto and Detail Shop. Noises inside or customers leaving didn't bother him—just that particular spot. Finally, curious as to what could be causing such commotion, the mechanic decided to investigate. Turned out his dog was reacting to an old radio left in the shop playing non-stop jazz from the 1940s. The music had become so familiar it seemed like home to everyone but the canine.