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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 7, 1927

Inventor Philo T. Farnsworth sent the first television transmission, starting a revolution in entertainment. He received $25,000 in funding for his invention through Crocker First National Bank, now Wells Fargo. Photo Credit: The University of Utah.
A man operates knobs on an early television, made of two wooden boxes. The larger wooden box on the bottom has dials and knobs. The smaller box has one small circular screen, smaller than the man's head.

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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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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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