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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryMay 22, 1957

First National Bank of Oregon, now Wells Fargo, invited customers to glimpse atomic-age computer technology and the future of banking at its new “Bank of Tomorrow” branch in Portland.
A purple bank brochure shows branch building drawing of Uptown Branch of First National Bank of Portland. Reads You are cordially invited to see and tour The Bank of Tomorrow. Exciting displays of electronic marvels, atomic age developments. Background graphic of concentric circles with Atomic whirl at center. The whirl's intersecting orbital paths represent electrons in motion. Back cover has dates and time for tours and open house. It reads Bring the family for an interesting and educational tour through Oregon's up-to-the-future bank. Everyone will thoroughly enjoy it!

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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