Tracks with sign "Begin Mason City Block" on right. Trees on either side of tracks. "Begin M.C. block. [Lo]cated about 2 mi. N. of Mason City, IA. [Vi]ew looks N. Sims photo, 7 Cornell, [D.]M. IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
Single story brick depot with other buildings in background. Automobile parked next to depot. Two sets of tracks in front. "View looks NW. Photographed by Ronald D. Sims, 2717 Cornell St. Des Moines, Iowa 50313"--Photograph verso.
Small depot with large building immediately behind it. Train car next to depot. Front loader next to depot. "South side station. View looks NW. Photographed by: Ronald D. Sims, 2717 Cornell St. Des Moines, Iowa 50313"--Photograph verso.