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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryJanuary 14, 1961

Northwestern National Bank, now Wells Fargo, announced plans to install a million-dollar computerized accounting system that could process 8,000 customer checking accounts an hour, many times what one clerk using mechanical machines could handle.
Two men in suits stand and sit in front of large wall of computer equipment. One man points to buttons on console and keyboard.

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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