Station sign on metal stakes next to tracks. "Nor. So. IA. State line @ N. edge of Coatsville, MO. Looks S. Ron Sims photo, 2717 Cornell, D.M. IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
Sign for Ida Grove on pole between tracks. Grain elevators and other buildings next to tracks. Small shed and pile of railroad ties between sets of tracks. Train cars on tracks.
Small sign on short wooden pole for Independence. Grain elevators next to tracks and other buildings. "Looks E. Ron Sims photo, 2717 Cornell, D.M. IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
Two story brick depot with covered waiting platform. Railroad cart on platform. Signal on tall pole attached to station. Other buildings and carts in background.
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.
