Single story wooden depot with railroad cars and engine. "Original of this photograph is the property of William H.B. Jones, P.O. Box 777, Galveston, Texas. Reproduction and publication rights thereof are reserved"--Photograph verso.
View of depot and other buildings. Railroad cars on tracks. "[S]tock Yards. C.R.I.&P. Freight Depot. Cadle & Mulford's Planning Mill. C.R.I.&P. Passenger Depot"--Caption on photo.
Single story depot with sign for Melvin. Train on tracks next to depot. People standing on platform. Horses and wagon backed up to platform. "CRI&P Depot Melvin, Iowa"--Caption on postcard.