Human Generated Data

Title

59-63 Phillips St.

Date

March 17, 1909

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston Transit Collection, 5.2002.639

Human Generated Data

Title

59-63 Phillips St.

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

March 17, 1909

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston Transit Collection, 5.2002.639

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Walkway 98.3
Path 98.3
City 93.3
Town 93.3
Urban 93.3
Building 93.3
Water 85.4
Metropolis 83.9
Pedestrian 81.1
Human 81.1
Downtown 78.4
Sidewalk 75.6
Pavement 75.6
High Rise 75.3
Architecture 75.1
Neighborhood 71.1
Tarmac 60.5
Asphalt 60.5
Outdoors 59.7
Vehicle 59.5
Transportation 59.5
Apartment Building 55.8
Tree 55.5
Plant 55.5
Spire 55.2
Tower 55.2
Steeple 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

street 99.7
people 99.5
monochrome 98
architecture 95.9
city 95
town 94.5
building 93.9
no person 93.1
analogue 91.5
group 91
home 90.5
group together 90.5
window 88.6
stock 88.5
urban 87.7
adult 86.6
art 86
many 85.4
rain 84.9
war 84.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

architecture 56.6
building 54.1
city 45.8
urban 32.4
house 30.5
structure 30
street 29.5
old 28.6
facade 26.6
buildings 24.6
cemetery 23.9
exterior 22.1
stone 21.3
travel 19.7
town 19.5
windows 18.3
architectural 17.3
center 16.7
brick 16.4
office 16.4
window 16.2
home 16
wall 15.4
tourism 14.9
sky 14
historic 13.8
history 13.4
houses 12.6
night 12.4
warehouse 12.4
new 12.2
ancient 12.1
billboard 12
downtown 11.5
cityscape 11.4
scene 11.3
modern 11.2
signboard 11.1
landmark 10.8
antique 10.4
historical 10.4
construction 10.3
business district 9.8
business 9.7
skyscraper 9.7
apartment 9.6
shopping cart 9.5
skyline 9.5
black 9
cell 8.8
district 8.7
roof 8.7
university 8.7
high 8.7
medieval 8.6
residential 8.6
door 8.6
estate 8.6
balcony 8.5
row 8.4
vintage 8.3
road 8.1
tower 8.1
light 8
water 8
prison 8
glass 7.8
residence 7.8
arch 7.8
lamp 7.6
handcart 7.6
monument 7.5
famous 7.4
palace 7.4
vacation 7.4
reflection 7.3
tourist 7.3
dirty 7.2
summer 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

black and white 96.9
window 93.7
building 93.2
outdoor 91.4
street 90.3
house 86.3
text 83.4
city 82.4
monochrome 75.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Window
House
Door

AWS Rekognition

Person 68.9%

Clarifai

Window 81.6%

Clarifai

Window 80.1%

Clarifai

Window 79.3%

Clarifai

Window 78.7%

Clarifai

Window 77.7%

Clarifai

Window 76.4%

Clarifai

Window 76.4%

Clarifai

Window 75%

Clarifai

Window 74.2%

Clarifai

Window 73.9%

Clarifai

Window 73.4%

Clarifai

Window 70.4%

Clarifai

Window 69.9%

Clarifai

Window 68.4%

Clarifai

Window 67.3%

Clarifai

Window 67.3%

Clarifai

Window 46.1%

Clarifai

Window 46%

Clarifai

Window 38.2%

Clarifai

Window 37.6%

Clarifai

Window 37.2%

Clarifai

Window 35.1%

Clarifai

Window 33%

Clarifai

House 53.3%

Clarifai

House 51.3%

Clarifai

House 45.6%

Clarifai

House 33.4%

Clarifai

Door 35%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

streetview architecture 77.7%
interior objects 16.6%
paintings art 4.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a close up of a brick building 68.6%
a close up of an old building 68.5%
close up of a brick building 63.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a man walking down a street with a umbrella

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

an old black and white photo of a street corner

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

The image is a negative photograph showing a street view of buildings labeled as "BLDGS, NOS. 59–63 PHILLIPS ST." The date "MAR. 7, 1909" is written at the bottom right corner. The photo features two adjacent brick buildings with architectural details typical of the late 19th or early 20th century, such as rectangular windows and cornices. On the street level, there are storefronts visible, with text such as "Laundry" and "Salada Tea" displayed, indicating various businesses operating in the area. The paved street has a slightly rough texture, consistent with early 1900s urban environments.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to be a negative. It depicts a street view of two adjacent multi-story brick buildings. Each building has multiple windows, and the lower level of No. 59 has a storefront with the words "Laundry" and another word that is partially obscured. The building on the right (No. 63) also has a lower-level storefront with a sign that reads "SALADA * TEA." The street in front of the buildings appears to be slightly textured.

Handwritten text at the bottom of the image reads "BLDGS, NOS. 59 - 63 PHILLIPS ST." and "MAR/5,/1909," indicating the location and the date the photograph was taken.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a black and white photograph of a city street at night. The scene depicts a row of multi-story buildings with ornate architectural details, such as decorative moldings and windows. There are various signs and advertisements visible on the storefronts, including one that says "Balado". The street is covered in snow or ice, and there appears to be no one visible in the image. The overall atmosphere is one of a quiet, dimly lit urban setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a black and white historical photograph showing a row of brick buildings, likely from the early 1900s based on the architectural style and image quality. The buildings appear to be commercial storefronts at street level with residential spaces on the upper floors. There's a "SALADA" sign visible on one of the storefronts, and the buildings have decorative cornices typical of the period. The street appears to be cobblestone or brick, and the image has text at the bottom indicating it's of "Phillips St." The photograph was taken at night or in low light conditions, as the storefronts are illuminated while the upper floors are darker. The architectural style is typical of urban American buildings from that era, with regular window patterns and commercial spaces at ground level.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a three-story building with a brick facade, featuring multiple windows on each floor and a storefront on the ground level. The building's architecture and design suggest it may be from the early 20th century.

  • Building Description:
    • The building has a three-story structure with a brick facade.
    • It features multiple windows on each floor, including rectangular windows on the top two floors and a storefront on the ground level.
    • The storefront appears to have a sign that reads "BALADA" in bold letters.
    • The building's architecture and design suggest it may be from the early 20th century.
  • Street and Surroundings:
    • In front of the building, there is a cobblestone street.
    • The street is empty, with no visible vehicles or pedestrians.
    • The surrounding buildings are not clearly visible, but they appear to be older and have a similar architectural style to the main building.
  • Date and Location:
    • The date "Mar 17, 1909" is handwritten in the bottom-right corner of the image.
    • The location "BLDG 85, NOS. 59-63 PHILLIPS ST." is handwritten in the bottom-left corner of the image.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a historic building and its surroundings. The photograph's details, such as the building's architecture and the date, offer valuable information about the time period in which it was taken.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, with a row of buildings lining the street. The buildings are multi-story and have a classic architectural style, with windows and doors that suggest they may be commercial or residential properties. The street itself appears to be empty, with no people or vehicles visible. In the foreground, there is a caption that reads "Bldgs. Nos. 39-63 Phillips St." and "Mar. 17, 1909," which suggests that the photograph was taken on March 17, 1909, and shows a specific section of Phillips Street. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time when the street was quiet and the buildings stood tall.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of two buildings on a street. The buildings have a vintage look, suggesting that the photo was taken in the past. The building on the left has a sign that reads "Salad Tea" on the front, while the building on the right has a sign that reads "LUNCHROOM" on the front. The street is empty, and there are no people or vehicles visible in the photo. The photo also has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "BLD99, NO. 59-63 PHILLIPS ST" and "MAR. 17, 1909".

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The black-and-white image depicts a building in the nighttime. The building has many windows, and some of them have shutters. The building has a door in the middle, and there is a sign that reads "SALADA TEA" on the right side. There are also some items on display inside the building. There is a sign that reads "BLDS. NOS. 59-63 PHILLIPS ST. MAR. 17, 1909." on the bottom left.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-02

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overview:

The photograph is a historical black and white image showing a row of buildings on Phillips Street. The date "MAR 17, 1909" is visible, suggesting it was taken on that specific day.

Buildings:

  • Structure: The buildings appear to be three to four stories tall, constructed of brick.
  • Details: Windows are clearly visible on each level. The building on the right has decorative elements on the roofline.
  • Shops/Businesses: The ground floor is occupied by shops or businesses. Signage is present but somewhat difficult to read. The sign "SALADA TEA" is visible. Another shop appears to be a "LUNCH ROOM" based on the sign.

Street and Environment:

  • Pavement: The street is cobblestone or paved with rough stone.
  • Lighting: The image appears to be a photo taken outdoors, likely in the daytime.

Overall Impression:

The photograph gives a glimpse into the urban landscape of a past era. The buildings and street reflect the architecture and infrastructure of the time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-02

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white image of buildings on Phillips Street taken March 17, 1909. The buildings are numbered 59-63. The building on the left is three stories tall, with several windows on each floor. There is a storefront on the ground level, with a large window and signage. The building to the right is also three stories tall, but with fewer windows and a more decorative cornice. One ground-level storefront is labeled "Salada Tea". The street in front of the buildings is paved with cobblestones.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a historical street scene, likely from the early 20th century, as indicated by the date "March 17, 1909" inscribed at the bottom right corner. The photograph shows two adjacent multi-story brick buildings with storefronts at street level.

The building on the left has three visible stories with rectangular windows. The ground floor appears to have a storefront with a sign that reads "Drugs" and "Prescriptions." The building on the right also has three stories with similar rectangular windows, some of which have shutters. The storefront on the right has a sign that reads "BALADA TEA."

The street in front of the buildings is cobblestone and appears to be wet, possibly from recent rain or melting snow. There are a few indistinct figures in the storefront windows, suggesting the presence of people inside the shops. The overall atmosphere of the image is somewhat dim and somber, typical of early 20th-century photography. The buildings are labeled as "Bldgs. Nos. 59-63 Phillips St."

This scene provides a glimpse into the urban landscape and commercial activity of the time.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph dated March 17, 1909, as indicated in the bottom right corner. The image shows two adjacent brick buildings numbered 59 and 63 on Phillips Street. The ground appears to be a cobblestone street, and the buildings have a classic architectural style with multiple windows. The ground floor of the buildings has storefronts with glass windows, some of which have signs, such as "Balaada Tea" on the building on the right. The area is lit, suggesting it might be the evening or night, as there are no visible signs of natural daylight. The overall tone of the image gives a historical and urban feel, typical of early 20th-century cityscapes.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph taken on March 17, 1909, showing buildings numbered 59-63 on Phillips Street. The image captures a street view with a cobblestone sidewalk and a road that appears to be covered in water or ice, suggesting a flood or freezing conditions. The buildings are multi-storied with large windows and storefronts on the ground floor. One of the storefronts has a sign that reads "SALADA TEA." The overall atmosphere is dark, possibly due to the lighting conditions at the time the photo was taken.

Text analysis

Amazon

ST
PHILLIPS
"SALADA
BLDGS.N05.59-63 PHILLIPS ST
TEA
MAR171909
BLDGS.N05.59-63
ROLIER

Google

BLDGS.NOS.59-63 PHILLIPS ST BALADA MAR 17,1909.
BLDGS.NOS.59-63
PHILLIPS
ST
BALADA
MAR
17,1909
.