Steam Plant at Wool Scouring Facility San Marcos 1940

The steam plant operates at a wool scouring facility in San Marcos, Texas, circa March 1940. Wool scouring was a critical process that cleaned raw wool before it was spun into yarn. San Marcos became a center for this industry due to its proximity to sheep ranches. By the mid-20th century, wool production played a significant role in the local economy.

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