Staying open for Santa
Julia L. Jones, a Wells Fargo agent in Mariposa, California, provided a link for her customers to the outside world — and even stayed open on Christmas Day.
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Stagecoach
More than a toaster
Giveaways were a way to attract new customers and, over time, create shared memories and lifelong relationships.
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The equine pride of Wells Fargo
Did you know that herds of horses worked for Wells Fargo? Learn more about how these special workers were well-fed, well-cared for, and well-loved.
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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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Follow the history of Stagecoach No. 186
This historic stagecoach sits in Wells Fargo’s museum in San Francisco — discover the significant events that were a part of its journey.
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Woman stagecoach driver makes history
In the late 1800s, Mary Langdon built a business that covered hundreds of miles along the Pacific Coast in a male-dominated industry.
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Checks almost too pretty to cash?
When full-colored stagecoach designs made their way into Wells Fargo checkbooks, it revolutionized the “rather dull field” of bank checks.
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The real story behind the Pony Express
The Pony Express allowed people across the U.S. to hear the latest news and get in touch with friends and family quicker than ever.
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Our new stagecoaches’ head-turning debut
This extraordinary new fleet’s arrival in 1868 was a “sight never seen before.”
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