Allstate Insurance Agent Dave Kelley

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Allstate Insurance Agent Dave Kelley’s office usually hummed with quiet efficiency, an unusual sound echoed through the empty hallway. A soft, rhythmic tapping grew louder, as if someone were gently knocking from inside one of the closed doors. Curious, Agent Kelley approached the door and peered inside. There was no one there—just a small bird tapping its beak against the window, trying to get out. With a gentle smile, he opened the window, and the little fellow flew away, leaving behind only a few feathers and a note on the desk: ‘Thanks for the free audit!’

2. At dusk, when Allstate Insurance Agent Dave Kelley’s office usually emptied out, an old man began appearing on the steps outside. He carried a large umbrella even though there wasn’t a cloud in sight. One evening, Agent Kelley noticed the umbrella man standing under his awning, soaking wet despite no rain. ‘Sir,’ asked Kelley, ‘why do you carry that umbrella?’ The old man replied with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Insurance agent, I’ve learned that sometimes it’s best to be prepared for whatever comes your way.’ They both laughed, and from then on, whenever it rained, the old man would bring donuts to the office.

3. At dusk, when Allstate Insurance Agent Dave Kelley’s office usually emptied out, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the parking lot: a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. Curious, he picked it up—only to discover inside a package of donuts, a note reading: ‘Thanks for your patience today! Dave.’ The delivery guy smiled, shaking his head. ‘That Kelley,’ he thought, ‘always knows how to make an impression!’

4. At dusk, when Allstate Insurance Agent Dave Kelley's office usually emptied out, a delivery truck pulled up unexpectedly, its horn honking incessantly and playing 'Happy Birthday'. The door opened with a loud crash, revealing an excited delivery driver waving a cake. ‘Surprise!’ he shouted, followed by several neighbors who had gathered outside. It turned out that Agent Kelley’s birthday was today, and they decided to celebrate his hard work and friendly nature with a small surprise party. Everyone laughed and sang until it was time for Kelley to get back to selling policies.