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Experience history in the making

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 HistoryJuly 3, 1981

The Wells Fargo stagecoach made its first appearance in the famous Calgary Stampede Parade, celebrating the opening of a Wells Fargo office in Calgary, Alberta. Driver Virginia Fellingham held the reins while bank president Carl Reichardt rode beside her.

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Multiple people ride on top of a stagecoach pulled by horses down a city street. Only two horses are shown. Several passengers wave from inside of stagecoach. Parade viewers crowd low rooftops in background. Tall city building at left background. Image is black and white.

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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