1939 Grapefruit Canning Plant Workers in Weslaco Texas

Workers at a grapefruit canning plant in Weslaco, Texas, stitch cardboard boxes for packaging in this vintage image from February 1939. This scene illustrates the agricultural economy of Hidalgo County, showcasing the labor-intensive processes of the time. Grapefruit canning played a vital role in the local economy during the late 1930s.

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