Elderly Woman Drawing Water in San Antonio 1939

An elderly Mexican woman draws water from a community hydrant in San Antonio, Texas, in March 1939. This scene illustrates daily life for many residents during the Great Depression. Community hydrants were essential for providing water to families lacking indoor plumbing. San Antonios diverse population has historically relied on such communal resources.

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