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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJuly 7, 1952

Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis opened its first drive-in banking facility in the summer of 1952. In its first week in operation, more than 1,000 customers motored up to the Marquette Avenue drive-in to do their banking.

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A partnership born to solve challenges

Throughout their lives, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo, the founders of Wells, Fargo & Co., were known for their innovation and dedication to customers.

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