Two story wooden depot with signal and Western Union sign. "Grafton Heritage Depot, Grafton, Iowa 50440, 1976, Built in 1878. Restored and placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1976"--Postcard verso.
Single story wooden depot with wooden platform. Railroad employees on platform. Signal on pole. "From the collection of: Ronald D. Sims, 2717 Cornell St., Des Moines, Iowa 50313"--Photograph verso.
Tower with signal and caboose. "Illinois Central tower at Gypsum, IA., Webster Co. Tower operated by: FT.D.D.M.&S.Ry. Caboose is IC and is on IC track. Photo taken by: Ronald Sims, 4207 Bowdoin St., Des Moines 13, Iowa"--Photograph verso.