Workers Sorting Grapefruit at Texas Juice Plant 1939

Workers sort and wash grapefruit at a juice plant in Weslaco Texas in February 1939. This vintage image showcases the grapefruit canning and packing industry in Hidalgo County. It reflects the agricultural practices of the era and the importance of fruit processing to Texass economy. This piece belongs to the FSA/OWI Collection.

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