Wells Fargo History - Redwood City, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 29.206 W 122° 13.552
10S E 568438 N 4149153
A plaque about local Wells Fargo History.
Waymark Code: WMRX1N
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2016
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"In 1852, Henry Wells and William Fargo founded Wells, Fargo & Co. to serve the West, offering banking and rapid delivery of gold, and anything of value. The stage line running between Redwood City, Pescadero (pictured above), and Half Moon Bay was part of the 3,000 miles of territory covered from California to Nebraska. In 1861, Wells Fargo took over operations of the western leg of the famed Pony Express. By 1888, the bank rode the railroads from "Ocean-to-Ocean," connecting 2,500 communities in 25 states. Today, Wells Fargo Bank is honored to serve Downtown Redwood City and proud to be part of the rich history of the community."
Group that erected the marker: Wells Fargo
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
1998 Broadway
Redwood City, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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