Financial District in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wells, Fargo & Co.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2021
1. Wells, Fargo & Co. Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1852.
Location. 37° 47.606′ N, 122° 24.168′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Montgomery Street north of California Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco CA 94104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of What Cheer House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Alexander Leidesdorff (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Family" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hudson's Bay Company (about 300 feet away); Site of First U.S. Branch Mint (about
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Also see . . . The surprising start of Wells, Fargo, & Co. (Wells Fargo). The roots of the company, as presented by the company historian. This article is one of many exploring different historical aspects of Wells-Fargo's operations in California. (Submitted on July 11, 2021.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2021
2. Wells, Fargo & Co. Museum and Marker, looking south towards California Street
The marker is visible here at almost sidewalk level in the lower left corner of the building.
Lawrence & Houseworth, publisher (courtesy of the Society of California Pioneers), circa 1865
3. Wells, Fargo & Co's Ex. Office, San Francisco, Corner Montgomery and California streets.
Note this is not the original Wells Fargo building, as depicted on the marker, but one that came afterwards to accomodate the company's growth. The marker site would be on the far left here, just out of the picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
