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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryDecember 21, 1914

Phoenix-area farmer F.C. McNabb ships out the first crate of lettuce from Arizona via Wells Fargo & Co's Express, sending 47 pounds of fresh greens to Chicago. The next year he planted an acre and shipped full car loads from the Salt River Valley.
Wagons filled with produce pulled by mules or donkeys. The three wagons line up along three rail cars with lettering that reads: Wells Fargo and Co. Express, Express Refrigerator. Black and white image.

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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