National Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to the National Bank one morning and asked the guard, ‘Do you mind if I use your restroom?’ The guard replied, ‘Sure thing, but only if you can tell me why they call it a “national” bank.’ The delivery driver thought for a moment, then said with a straight face, ‘Because it’s open to all nations, sir.’ The guard smiled and nodded, impressed by his cleverness. As the driver walked away, he heard the guard mutter under his breath, ‘Next time I’ll ask why they call it a “bank,”’ before letting out a quiet chuckle.

2. At dawn, when most banks were still locked tight, a delivery driver pulled up to the National Bank with an unusual load. As he approached the front door, he noticed something odd: the security lights seemed to flicker in time with the humming of his truck's engine. Curious, he stopped the engine and listened attentively. Suddenly, from inside the bank came a faint voice: 'Delivery guy? You're five minutes late!' Turned out it was just the night manager practicing her impression of a robot. The delivery driver left, shaking his head but smiling, thinking, ‘Next time I’ll bring flowers instead of cash.’

3. At dawn, when most banks were still locked tight, a delivery driver pulled up to the National Bank and called out: ‘Is it too early for an auditory alarm?’ Inside, the night guard sleepily replied, 'Not yet, but you're not helping.' The delivery driver grinned and whispered, 'Just checking if you’re awake,' before walking away with a box marked 'confidential documents'. A few minutes later, a regular customer entered the bank, scratching his head and muttering, 'I thought I heard someone singing “Happy Birthday” in here...'