Experience history in the making

Innovation. It’s in our blood. It’s the enduring thread that runs through our history and continues to move us forward. As long as there are customers to be helped, we’ll keep at it. And keep sharing our stories here. Welcome.

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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryMay 7, 1866

First National Bank of Portland opened May 7, 1866. Its founders in 1865 preferred the name First National Bank of Oregon, but federal banking authorities assigned “of Portland” to this institution, which became part of Wells Fargo via merger in 1996.
Group of thirty men in business attire suits pose in front of stone building on corner. The word Bank is visible above the front door. Image is black and white.

Our
Story

Equal parts innovation and endurance, we have a long history of helping customers do new and amazing things. You might say getting things done is our specialty.

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Archives and
Resources

Our collection of artifacts and images document a great deal of America’s history and serve as valuable research material to historians and communities.

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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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