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.
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.