| You may not know where the Wells Fargo | | | | The Wells Fargo that exists today was officially |
| headquarters is located, however you have most likely | | | | formed in 1998 when Norwest Corporation merged |
| heard of the bank’s famous name. This sturdy | | | | with the original Wells Fargo. Ten years later, |
| financial institution offers customers a wide range of | | | | Wachovia was purchased with North Coast Surety |
| services, including helpful websites and online account | | | | Insurance Services added only a year after Wachovia. |
| management. | | | | A visit to the Wells Fargo headquarters would require |
| Where did this popular choice for loans and insurance | | | | a trip to their corporate San Francisco, California |
| begin to grow into what it is today? One of the most | | | | location. If you happen to be in the area, the building is |
| well known names in the industry, it was certainly not | | | | easy to find. The grey stone structure includes the |
| built in a single day. The Wells Fargo name actually | | | | company name emblazoned in a rich gold hue across |
| dates back over one hundred years ago. | | | | the front. The extensive history of the Wells Fargo |
| The very roots of this proud financial institution began | | | | name is obvious by the strong stature of its corporate |
| to grow in March of 1852, when the original Wells, | | | | headquarters. |
| Fargo and Company was established. They opened | | | | Whether you want to visit the Wells Fargo |
| up for business in May of that year, the same day | | | | headquarters to see the result of decades of hard |
| their formation was announced in the famous New | | | | work and effort, or are actually looking for financial |
| York Times newspaper. 1855 brought hardship to | | | | services, this bank has much to offer. Enjoy modern |
| California banks when the system collapsed. Wells | | | | convenience in a timeless name among financial |
| Fargo reopened days later, still strong. | | | | institution! |