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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 30, 1872

Anthony Seiberlich ran a wholesale shoe business in Philadelphia. He planned to extend his business to San Francisco, so he turned to Wells Fargo and got a $10,000 loan to grow his business, and make his shipment on September 30th possible.
Paper with handwritten instructions states: Due to misters Wells Fargo and Co. ten thousand dollars as advanced on goods of shipment September 30th 1872. Signed A. Seiberlich.

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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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