Cotton Bales Storage in Freighter Port of Houston 1939

A vintage photograph from October 1939 shows workers storing bales of cotton in the hold of a freighter at the Port of Houston, Texas. The Port of Houston served as a major shipping hub for cotton exports, which were vital to the U.S. economy. Cotton production was a key agricultural industry in Texas, supporting many livelihoods.

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