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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 HistoryAugust 3, 1892

Wells Fargo messenger George D. Roberts received a gold watch for his courage when robbers stopped his train near Collis, California, August 3, 1892. The criminals used dynamite to break into the express car, injuring Roberts. All were later captured.

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Photo of pocket watch. Engraving on cover reads: to messenger George D. Roberts for cool and courageous conduct in the train robbery at Collis, California night of August 3, 1892 Wells Fargo & Co. Image is black and white.

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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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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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