Powell, Seiler and Company

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an elderly gentleman entered Powell, Seiler & Co., muttering under his breath, ‘Why does my calculator always freeze up here?’ The young accountant glanced up from his screen with a smile. 'Sir,' he said gently, 'maybe your calculator is just homesick for its own desk.' The old man nodded wisely, then settled into a chair, contentedly humming as he waited for his audit. Later that day, a delivery driver asked curiously why there was an ancient calculator left outside on the bench. A neighbor shrugged, pointing towards the window: 'Oh, that's Mr. Jones—he comes in every week, talks to no one, but always leaves a funny story behind.'

2. At dawn, when most accountants were still dreaming of balance sheets, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual package. The receptionist glanced curiously as he signed for it, but no one dared ask what lay inside. Inside was a box filled with freshly baked cookies. Turns out, Powell’s wife had ordered them for everyone in the office. When asked why, she simply smiled and said, ‘It’s accounting season—we could all use a little sweetness.’

3. At midnight, when even the night owls had gone home, a mysterious figure began appearing in Powell, Seiler & Co.'s empty offices. One evening, a delivery driver noticed the light on in an upper window. Curious, he peered inside and saw an old ledger floating gently through the air. Startled, he called out, ‘Who’s there?’ A voice replied, ‘Just updating our accounts, thanks for asking!’ Turned out it was just an overzealous ghost accountant who’d forgotten to clock out.

4. At lunchtime, when accountants usually take a break from numbers, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does Mr. Seiler always count his pens three times before putting them away?’ ‘Oh,’ said another accountant overhearing the conversation. ‘He’s just making sure they’re still there after the audit!’ The delivery driver laughed, shaking his head, while Mr. Seiler discreetly counted his pens once more.