Cover page is illustrated by an small, ornate object.

Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Story City (Iowa), with accompanying text.

Includes images of historical view of the city, birds'-eye views of town, street views, parade, parks, municipal buildings, hotel, commercial buildings, interior views of post office, telephone company office, churches, residences, grain elevators, farm buildings, and schools. Also includes portraits of families, teams, school children, and prominent citizens.

Pages 85-86 has a portrait cut out of it.

Avery Classics copy: includes inserted newspaper clipping with article on the town of Randall [1927?], and men's fashion advertisement on verso.