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Human Generated Data

Title

Looking Sly. on Sect. A, E.B.T from Top of Arch near Sta 2+14

Date

August 22 (?), 1900

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, 5.2002.685

Human Generated Data

Title

Looking Sly. on Sect. A, E.B.T from Top of Arch near Sta 2+14

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

August 22 (?), 1900

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, 5.2002.685

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-27

Human 99.6
Construction 94.9
Smoke 82.8
Archaeology 81.1
Art 74.6
Nature 65
Fog 62.1
Soil 59.6
Wood 58

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

people 99.9
group 98.6
many 98.6
group together 98.1
vehicle 98.1
adult 97.5
watercraft 96.4
man 96.4
transportation system 96.3
monochrome 95.6
street 93.5
war 91.9
sepia 90.2
waste 89.3
railway 88.3
construction worker 87.5
no person 85.5
home 83.3
sepia pigment 83.2
train 82.7

Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

dam 34.2
structure 30.7
barrier 29.6
city 28.3
river 27.6
architecture 24.6
snow 24.6
building 23.3
bridge 23.2
landscape 21.6
obstruction 21.5
sky 18.1
water 18
industrial 16.4
travel 16.2
factory 15.4
old 14.6
industry 14.5
tower 14.3
weather 14.2
urban 14
device 13.5
cityscape 13.3
town 13
winter 12.8
landmark 12.6
cooling tower 12.3
vintage 11.6
cold 11.2
support 10.8
pollution 10.6
ancient 10.4
construction 10.3
pier 10.1
cooling system 10
road 9.9
tourism 9.9
station 9.8
house 9.4
park 9.3
power 9.2
transport 9.1
plant 9.1
environment 9.1
outdoors 9
history 8.9
equipment 8.9
mechanism 8.8
aerial 8.7
panorama 8.6
season 8.6
steel 8.6
grunge 8.5
outdoor 8.4
energy 8.4
track 8.1
metal 8.1
suspension bridge 7.9
railway 7.8
forest 7.8
black 7.8
production 7.8
steam 7.8
tree 7.7
electricity 7.6
light 7.4
scenery 7.2
trees 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-27

Thoroughfare 79
Sky 76.9
Track 67.6
Monochrome 66.8
History 66.7
Bridge 66.4
Metal 65.3
Monochrome photography 64.8
Canal 62.1
Stock photography 61.6
Pole 59.2
Railway 58.3
Wood 54.9
Paper product 54.5
Transport 51.2
Illustration 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-27

outdoor 86.9
old 82.8
building 81.5
black and white 78.9
sky 78.4
text 77.9
vehicle 75.4
fog 74.9
ship 70.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 14-22
Gender Male, 88.4%
Sad 74.3%
Calm 31.1%
Angry 30.5%
Surprised 6.6%
Fear 6.1%
Confused 2.2%
Disgusted 0.4%
Happy 0.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Building
Tree
Person
Vehicle

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

paintings art 46.9%
nature landscape 35.7%
streetview architecture 14.6%
beaches seaside 1.7%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a group of people standing on a bridge over a river

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

an old photo of a construction site with people on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image appears to be an early 20th-century photograph documenting a major construction project in an urban area. It shows workers constructing a large trench or tunnel, possibly for underground infrastructure like a railway, sewer system, or subway. The trench is supported by wooden beams and frameworks, suggesting careful engineering to prevent collapse.

In the background, you can see rows of buildings lining the street, including storefronts and brick structures, indicating a bustling city environment. Utility poles and wires are visible overhead. On the right side, a group of men stand observing the construction site while others actively work. The clothing of the individuals, including hats and suits, suggests the image is dated to the late 1800s or early 1900s.

The scene is dusty, likely due to the construction activity. The writing at the bottom of the image reads "Fix on Sect. 'A' E.B.T. From Top of Area Near Sta 2+14" and likely refers to specific details about the project or location.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a historical construction scene, likely from the early 20th century, involving a major infrastructure project in an urban setting. A large trench or excavation is in the middle of a city street, with wooden structures, likely supports or forms for concrete, spanning across it. Workers can be seen throughout the scene, actively engaged in various construction activities. Some workers are inside the trench, while others are on the street level, wielding tools or overseeing the project. The street is flanked by buildings on both sides, some of which display business signs, indicating an active commercial area. Utility poles with overhead lines run along the street. The overall scene suggests a technologically demanding project of the era, possibly the construction of a subway or sewer system. The image has an old sepia-tone characteristic of photographs from the late 19th or early 20th centuries.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows a construction site in an urban area. There are several people visible, working on the construction project. The site appears to be a large excavation or foundation, with wooden beams and supports visible. In the background, there are buildings and other structures, indicating this is taking place in a city setting. The overall scene conveys a sense of progress and development, with the construction work underway.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The black and white photograph depicts a busy city street under construction in the early 20th century. Workers can be seen laying down tracks for what appears to be a streetcar line. The street is lined with multi-story brick buildings, likely a mix of residential and commercial properties. Utility poles and wires are visible, suggesting the area has electricity. Despite the active construction, pedestrians can still be seen walking along the sidewalks on either side of the torn up street. The image provides a glimpse into urban infrastructure development and daily life during this time period in an unidentified American city.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This is a historical black and white photograph showing construction work on what appears to be a subway or underground tunnel system. The image shows an excavated trench in the middle of a street, with wooden support structures and scaffolding visible. Workers can be seen along the sides of the trench, and there are buildings lining both sides of the street. Utility poles and power lines are visible along the street. The photo appears to be from the early 1900s based on the architectural style and construction methods shown. The caption at the bottom suggests this is work being done on Second Street, likely in a major city during the development of its early public transportation infrastructure.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a construction site, with a large trench running through the center. The trench is surrounded by wooden beams and supports, and several men are visible working on the site. In the background, buildings and trees can be seen, as well as power lines and other infrastructure.

  • Trench:
    • The trench is the central feature of the image.
    • It is large and deep, with steep sides.
    • The trench appears to be made of concrete or another durable material.
  • Wooden Beams:
    • Several wooden beams are visible in the trench, supporting the surrounding structure.
    • The beams are arranged in a crisscross pattern, providing additional stability to the trench.
    • The beams appear to be made of rough-hewn wood, possibly pine or another softwood.
  • Men Working:
    • Several men are visible working on the site, some standing on the edges of the trench and others inside it.
    • The men are dressed in casual clothing, including hats and overalls.
    • They appear to be engaged in manual labor, possibly digging or laying pipes.
  • Background:
    • In the background, several buildings are visible, including what appears to be a row of shops or offices.
    • Trees and power lines are also visible, adding to the urban landscape.
    • The sky is overcast, casting a gloomy tone over the scene.
  • Overall:
    • The image suggests that the construction site is located in an urban area, possibly a city or town.
    • The presence of buildings and infrastructure in the background implies that the site is part of a larger development project.
    • The men working on the site appear to be engaged in a variety of tasks, including digging, laying pipes, and constructing supports.

In summary, the image depicts a construction site in an urban area, with a large trench running through the center and several men working on the site. The trench is supported by wooden beams, and the background features buildings, trees, and power lines. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of industrious activity, with the men working hard to complete their tasks.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a construction site, with a large trench in the foreground and a group of people standing around it. The trench is surrounded by wooden planks and scaffolding, and there are several workers visible, some of whom are wearing hard hats and others who are not. In the background, there are buildings and trees, as well as power lines and telephone poles. The overall atmosphere suggests that the construction project is ongoing, with workers actively engaged in building or repairing something.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a monochromatic photograph of a construction site in an urban area. It shows a large, open excavation with wooden scaffolding and a few workers on the site. The workers are wearing hats and appear to be engaged in construction activities. The image also shows several buildings and structures in the background, including a tall building with a clock tower. The photograph has a watermark that reads "1996" and "LY ON SECTA. E.B.T. FROM TOP OF ARC NEAR STA 2+14."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a construction site in an urban area. The photograph was taken in 1936, as indicated by the watermark at the bottom of the image. The construction site is surrounded by buildings on both sides, and there are trees and electric poles in the area. Several workers are present on the site, some of them are standing on wooden platforms, while others are sitting on the ground. The workers are engaged in various activities, such as digging, laying concrete, and installing pipes. The construction site is enclosed by a wooden fence, and there is a large wooden structure in the center of the site. The photograph captures a moment in time during the construction of a building or infrastructure project in an urban setting.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a street construction scene from what appears to be the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene is filled with men working on the project.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Construction: A large trench or excavation is the primary focus. Inside the trench, there's a partially constructed structure, possibly a tunnel or underground passage, with wooden supports in place.
  • Workers: Numerous men are scattered throughout the scene, engaged in various tasks. Some are working within the trench, others appear to be observing, and others are working on the ground.
  • Streetscape: The surrounding environment indicates an urban setting. Buildings line the street, visible in the background. There's evidence of other structures and a street in the background, suggesting a busy environment.
  • Atmosphere: The photo has a slightly hazy atmosphere, with dust or steam obscuring details in the distance. This, combined with the sepia tone, adds to the historic feel of the image.
  • Signage: There's visible signage, including a photography shop.

Overall, the image offers a glimpse into the methods and environment of urban construction during the period.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

The image is a vintage sepia-toned photograph depicting a construction scene on a street. At the forefront is a deep, partially completed tunnel or trench reinforced with wooden beams and supports. A worker stands on a wooden platform within the trench.

The background shows a street lined with multi-story buildings. There are workers scattered throughout the scene, and several men stand on the edge of the excavation, observing the work. The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling construction site from a bygone era.

The photo has the caption "LYON SECT. A. E.B.T. FROM TOP OF ARCH NEAR STA. 2+14" suggesting it's a specific location of work for an East Boston Tunnel. There is also the number 1396 in the bottom left corner.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a historical construction scene from the early 20th century, specifically dated October 13, 1906. It shows a large group of workers engaged in the construction of an underground tunnel or subway system. The location is identified as "Lyon St. E.B.T. from top of arch near Sta. 2+14," suggesting that this is part of the construction of a subway or underground railway line on Lyon Street.

Key details in the image include:

  1. Workers: Numerous workers are visible, dressed in period-appropriate clothing, including hats, jackets, and work pants. They are actively involved in various tasks, such as handling materials, operating machinery, and overseeing the construction process.

  2. Construction Site: The site is an open excavation with wooden supports and scaffolding. The wooden framework appears to be part of the construction of an arch or tunnel. The ground is dug out, revealing the depth and structure of the underground work.

  3. Surroundings: The background shows a street lined with buildings, likely commercial or residential structures. There are also telephone poles and wires, indicating the presence of utility infrastructure.

  4. Equipment and Materials: Various construction tools and materials are scattered around the site. There are wooden planks, beams, and other structural elements. Some workers are using tools, possibly shovels or picks, while others are standing or moving around the site.

  5. Atmosphere: The image captures a busy and industrious scene, with workers actively engaged in their tasks. The presence of onlookers and the overall organization suggest a well-coordinated construction effort.

Overall, the image provides a snapshot of early 20th-century urban development, highlighting the labor-intensive process of building underground infrastructure.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This black-and-white image depicts a construction site from the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene shows a large underground structure, possibly a tunnel or part of an aqueduct, being built. The construction is supported by wooden beams and scaffolding, and the area is surrounded by dirt and construction materials.

Several workers are scattered around the site, some standing on wooden platforms, others working on various tasks. The workers appear to be dressed in period-appropriate attire, consisting of hats and long sleeves, which suggests cool weather.

In the background, there are buildings, a street with a few pedestrians, and some trees, indicating that the construction is taking place in an urban area. There is also a crane visible in the distance, which suggests ongoing lifting operations. The presence of a sign on one of the buildings provides some context but is not legible in this image. The photograph gives a sense of the bustling activity and the scale of the construction effort of that era.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This is a sepia-toned historical photograph depicting a construction scene, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The image shows a large excavation trench with a partially constructed arch structure in the foreground. The arch is being built using wooden forms and appears to be part of an infrastructure project, possibly a bridge or a tunnel.

Several workers are present in the scene, engaged in various tasks. Some are standing on the wooden forms, while others are working in the trench. The workers are dressed in period-appropriate clothing, including hats and long sleeves, which suggests the image is from a time when such attire was common.

In the background, there are buildings lining the street, power lines, and a crane structure, indicating an urban setting. The presence of the crane suggests that heavy machinery was used in the construction process. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys the industrious and bustling nature of a city undergoing significant infrastructure development.

Text analysis

Amazon

NEAR
ON
LY
1396
OF
STA2+14
LY ON SECTAEBI.FROM TOP OF ARCE NEAR STA2+14
Palo
ARCE
SECTAEBI.FROM TOP

Google

LY ON CTA EBT.FROM TOP OF ARCA NEAR STA 2+14 ARNEY PHOTOGRA
LY
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ARCA
NEAR
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PHOTOGRA