Cathay Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Cathay Bank's doors were just opening, a delivery driver noticed something strange: an old man in a trench coat walked briskly into the lobby, glanced around quickly, then vanished through a door marked ‘Employees Only.’ No one else saw him. The delivery driver shrugged and entered the same door. Inside was a small room filled with old newspapers and coffee cups. On the desk lay a note: 'Don't worry, I'll be back tomorrow.' The next morning, no one saw either the old man or the delivery guy again—except for a neighbor who claimed he’d seen them both playing mahjong at the local community center.

2. At dawn, when Cathay Bank’s doors were just opening, a delivery driver heard an unusual sound coming from inside. It was like someone was playing the piano with their feet—loud and rhythmic, but not quite right. Curious, he peeked inside and saw only a janitor mopping the floor in time to some unheard melody. The driver smiled, thinking maybe Cathay Bank had hired a unique cleaning crew that day. As he left, he overheard another voice saying, ‘Next time use your hands!’ Turning around, he found himself face-to-face with a grinning neighbor who’d been watching him from across the street.

3. At dawn, when Cathay Bank's doors were just opening, a delivery driver wondered aloud: ‘Why does that old gentleman always seem to be counting money outside?’ Turns out, the old gentleman was simply practicing his mental arithmetic for fun. When asked, he smiled and said, 'I do it every morning—it keeps my mind sharp!' The delivery driver laughed and nodded, realizing that some people really are just that enthusiastic about numbers.

4. At dawn, when Cathay Bank's doors were just opening, a delivery driver watched in surprise as a small dog trotted into the lobby, its tail wagging excitedly. The little dog pranced up to the counter and sat down, clearly expecting someone to greet him. A teller smiled warmly and said, ‘Good morning, Mr. Fluffykins!’ Just then, another employee noticed the commotion and exclaimed, ‘Hey, isn’t that our neighbor’s pet?’ The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, muttering, ‘I guess dogs know where they can get treats best.’