About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to ARCO and noticed something odd: every time he filled his tank, the gas pump would briefly emit a low humming sound, like an old refrigerator coming to life. Curious, the driver mentioned it to a regular customer who happened to be a mechanic. ‘That’s just the spirit of the place,’ he chuckled, patting the pump affectionately. From then on, whenever anyone filled up, they’d hear that gentle hum—like ARCO was winking at them.
2. At night, while filling up at ARCO, a delivery driver heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Fill your tank with our special blend—guaranteed to make your day brighter!’ Curious, he looked around but saw no one. The next morning, the delivery driver mentioned it to his colleague, who laughed and said, ‘Oh, that’s just old Mr. Johnson down the street—he loves playing pranks on us.’ Turns out, every time someone filled up, Mr. Johnson would hide in his car and press the intercom button for fun.
3. While pumping gas one evening, a delivery driver overheard an announcement on ARCO’s intercom: ‘Attention, all customers—your vehicle may be running hotter than usual today. Please keep your windows open slightly.’ Curious, the delivery driver told a regular customer standing nearby: ‘Did you hear that? Maybe our tanks are boiling!’ They both laughed and decided to leave their windows cracked for good measure. Later, as they drove home, their neighbors waved cheerfully from across the street, remarking how nice it was to see them with their windows down on such a warm day.
4. While filling up at ARCO late one night, a delivery driver swears he saw a shadowy figure reflected in the gas pump's glass. Was it just his imagination, or had someone left without paying? As he approached the pumps again, the delivery driver noticed an old hat and jacket lying nearby—his own clothes, left behind in the rush. Turns out, ARCO’s security mirror was playing tricks on him after all.