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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 HistorySeptember 1, 1898

Wells Fargo issued this directive on proper care of company horses to all employees: “Horses should have blankets thrown over them when standing out in cold or wet, no matter for how short a time.”

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Four men are standing with four horses in a loading dock. Each horse is covered in a blanket and is hooked to a wagon.

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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