Iowa State Capitol building with car driving up the steps.

photo shows the front view of the Capitol building in Des Moines with a car, labeled “Mason” driving up the steps. The spectacle is watched by groups of people. On the top of the photograph the printed text reads: “Never Defeated in a Public Contest. The “Mason” carrying four people up the Iowa Capitol steps. 47 steps on a 40% grade. Mason Automobile Co. Des Moines Iowa”