Grain elevator in field with two small buildings nearby and piles of rubbish. "View looks NW. Ron Sims photo, 2717 Cornell, D.M. IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
Brick depot with engine next to it and cluster of people on the platform. Horse drawn cart and bicycle on street. Barn visible in background. "NO. 24, C.R.I. & P. Dept, Independence, Iowa"--Caption on postcard.