Skip to main content

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.

Explore more

This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryOctober 6, 1964

Residents of Anchorage, Alaska, still rebuilding after a 9.2 magnitude earthquake, elected Elmer E. Rasmuson mayor. He was president of National Bank of Alaska, and ran the city from his office on the second floor of the bank, across from city hall.
Man in black suit and tie sitting at desk holding sheaf of papers. He wears glasses and looks directly at camera. Black and white image.

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.

Read story
Back to top