Looking south on Main Street at the Exchange State Bank on the left with a train passing through in the background. The Exchange State Bank was established in 1902.
Looking northeast from High Street. Verso says: The Bankers Life Company, established in 1879 by Edward Temple, a pioneer Iowa banker in the best life insurance company west of the Mississippi River. Located at 711 High Street, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. 1947 postmark. Number 0B-H565.
Crowd gathering around a three-story brick building with a birthday party sign hanging from the side. Notice other torn signs hanging in the power lines.Number 2880.