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This Day in Wells Fargo HistoryAugust 13, 1877

The Bank of Arizona opened its doors in Prescott. Bank president Sol Lewis built a stone building, complete with an iron vault brought from San Francisco. It was the first bank founded in the Arizona Territory, and is now part of Wells Fargo.
Two-story stone building on street corner, several men pose outside the door, which is located at the corner of the building. 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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