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 HistoryMay 16, 1916

Wells Fargo helped farmers market their crops, creating greater demand for agricultural products and generating traffic for Wells Fargo's express transportation business. Wells Fargo wagons carried these banners promoting California Ripe Olive Day.
Color illustration poster showing Franciscan padre in brown robe and hood holding a plate of olives. Copy reads Ship by Wells Fargo California Ripe Olive Day May 16, 1916. To padre's right a Diamond sign in red and blue reads Wells Fargo & Co Express. A white California Mission church with red tile roof and bell tower, olive trees, and blue sky in background. Poster is horizontal orientation with vibrant colors and graphic contrast.

Our
Story

Equal parts innovation and endurance, we have a long history of helping customers do new and amazing things. You might say getting things done is our specialty.

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Museum
Experience

Discover nearly two centuries of Wells Fargo history at our museum located in San Francisco’s financial district.

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Archives and
Resources

Our collection of artifacts and images document a great deal of America’s history and serve as valuable research material to historians and communities.

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Featured story

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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