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Behold the stagecoach
When Wells Fargo was founded in 1852 as a bank and express company, they used stagecoaches to safely transport mail, valuables, and even people across the western states. The stagecoach became an icon for the Wells Fargo brand, and remains an enduring symbol of longevity, forward momentum and a commitment to help customers succeed. Have a look around one of our historic coaches.
Behold the stagecoach
[Video Overview: Light-hearted video sharing fun facts about Wells Fargo’s iconic stagecoach. This video features engaging footage of the inside and outside of an authentic Wells Fargo stagecoach, housed in the Wells Fargo Museum, San Francisco.]
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ALL ABOARD
This historic stagecoach was built in 1864 and has been wowing visitors at our San Francisco museum since 1935.
SHOWING OUR COLORS
Red and gold adorned our Wells Fargo stagecoaches, and they remain our core brand colors today.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Intrepid passengers (up to 9) could also catch a ride if their schedule and budget allowed. In 1867, a journey from Sacramento to Omaha took about 15 days.
PRECIOUS CARGO
Stagecoaches securely carried gold, money, and mail. Valuables were stored in treasure boxes located under the driver’s seat.
CALLING SHOTGUN
“Riding shotgun” was the real deal in these coaches. Sitting next to the driver came with extra responsibilities.
PARKING KARMA REQUIRED
Don’t even try to fit this in your garage. It stands over 13′ tall, 9′ long and 7′ wide.
DISCOVER MORE
For more fun stagecoach facts, visit our Stories section, and coming soon, look for our “Inside the Stagecoach” 360 experience.
