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Human Generated Data

Title

Cor. of Boylston & Tremont Sts.

Date

March 4, 1897

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, 5.2002.673

Human Generated Data

Title

Cor. of Boylston & Tremont Sts.

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

March 4, 1897

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, 5.2002.673

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-27

Wood 100
Plywood 99.8
Carpenter 98.9
Human 98.9
Clothing 95.7
Apparel 95.7
Handrail 81.4
Banister 81.4
Hardhat 78.8
Helmet 78.8
Machine 69.7
Portrait 62.9
Face 62.9
Photography 62.9
Photo 62.9
Building 59.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

people 99.6
sepia 95.2
one 95
monochrome 94.9
adult 94.4
man 93.5
wear 93.1
two 92.5
wood 92.2
child 91.2
street 89
no person 88
vintage 87.2
retro 83.8
woman 83.3
winter 83
group together 82.4
train 80.6
dust 79.8
group 79.6

Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

wall 50.4
stucco 50.1
old 38.3
architecture 35.5
building 29.7
stone 27.6
texture 24.3
grunge 23
ancient 20.8
support 19.8
construction 19.7
house 19.2
aged 19
detail 17.7
concrete 17.2
dirty 17.2
history 17
surface 16.8
rough 16.4
brick 16.3
structure 16.1
material 15.2
pattern 15
column 14.3
cement 14.1
vintage 14.1
beam 13.7
paint 13.6
wood 13.3
textured 13.2
antique 13
exterior 12.9
device 12.8
landmark 12.6
weathered 12.4
rock 12.2
historic 11.9
brown 11.8
city 11.6
step 11.6
tourism 11.6
damaged 11.4
grungy 11.4
window 11.4
travel 11.3
structural member 11.2
frame 10.8
wallpaper 10.7
ruin 10.7
art 10.5
color 10
industrial 10
urban 9.6
worn 9.6
tread 8.9
home 8.8
paper 8.4
style 8.2
metal 8
stairs 8
marble 7.9
design 7.9
ruins 7.8
sculpture 7.8
decay 7.7
rust 7.7
door 7.7
castle 7.7
toilet tissue 7.7
outdoor 7.6
rusty 7.6
iron 7.5
outdoors 7.5
retro 7.4
yellow 7.3

Google
created on 2022-05-27

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-27

clothing 98.3
person 94.2
outdoor 85.9
text 82.3
black and white 81.8
footwear 74.6
man 57.7
old 42.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Footwear
Clothing
Person

AWS Rekognition

Person 96.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

interior objects 47.9%
paintings art 38.1%
streetview architecture 8.8%
beaches seaside 3%
food drinks 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-27

a group of people sitting on a bench 27.5%
an old photo of a person 27.4%
old photo of a person 27.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a man is laying on the ground in a trench

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a man is working on a railroad track

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-23

The response was filtered due to the prompt triggering Azure OpenAI's content management policy. The content filter results follow.

hate: safe
self-harm: safe
sexual: safe
violence: high

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image appears to show a construction or excavation site. There are several people visible, standing on a wooden platform or structure. The ground below the platform is covered in debris and rubble. There is a label on the platform that says "Edison", and another label that says "6" GAS". The image has a vintage or historical appearance, suggesting it was taken some time in the past.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The sepia-toned image shows a section of railroad tracks, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century based on the vintage photograph style. Several people, whose identities are not clear, are standing on or near the tracks, which appear to be under construction or repair.

Wooden railroad ties are stacked on either side of the tracks, suggesting ongoing work. The tracks themselves are slightly askew and not fully connected, further indicating the unfinished state.

Handwritten labels on the ties provide information about the location - this is the "Cor. of Boylston + Tremont St.", likely referring to a street intersection. The ties are also marked with measurements like "6' Gas.", possibly related to utility lines.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into early railroad and urban infrastructure development, capturing a moment in time during the construction process in a historic city setting, based on the named streets.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph from March 1897, showing utility work being done at what's labeled as "Cor. of Boylston & Tremont." The image shows what appears to be an excavation or utility trench where workers are accessing underground infrastructure. There are markings visible indicating "Edison" and "6" Gas," suggesting this work involved both electrical and gas utilities. Several people's legs and feet can be seen standing around the excavation site, wearing what appears to be period-appropriate work boots and pants. The photo provides an interesting glimpse into early urban infrastructure work in what is likely Boston, given the street names mentioned.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a construction site, likely from the early 20th century. The scene depicts a group of men gathered around a trench or hole in the ground, with wooden beams and debris scattered about.

  • Men:
    • Several men are standing around the trench, some of whom are wearing long coats and hats.
    • They appear to be engaged in a discussion or examining the site.
  • Trench:
    • The trench is deep and wide, with wooden beams and debris scattered at the bottom.
    • A sign reading "6" GAS" is visible at the bottom of the trench.
  • Debris:
    • The surrounding area is littered with debris, including wood, rocks, and other construction materials.
    • A large piece of wood lies across the top of the trench, possibly used as a makeshift bridge or support.
  • Background:
    • In the background, other men can be seen standing around, some of whom are holding tools or equipment.
    • The overall atmosphere suggests a sense of activity and industry, with workers focused on completing their tasks.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily lives of construction workers in the early 20th century, highlighting the challenges and hazards they faced on the job.

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

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of a group of people standing on the edge of a hole in the ground. The hole is surrounded by wooden planks and appears to be a construction site or excavation area.

In the foreground, several individuals are visible, some of whom are wearing long coats and hats. They seem to be observing the hole or discussing something related to it. The atmosphere suggests that they might be workers, engineers, or officials involved in the project.

The background of the image is not clearly visible due to the sepia tone and the focus on the central scene. However, it appears to be an outdoor setting, possibly a street or a construction site.

Overall, the image captures a moment of interest or concern among the individuals gathered around the hole, likely related to the ongoing work or project.

Amazon Nova

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a scene from the late 19th or early 20th century. The photo shows a group of people standing on a concrete platform, likely at a construction site. Several individuals are wearing long coats and hats, indicating that it might be a cold day. The image also shows a person lying on the ground, possibly working on the construction site. The ground is covered with dirt and debris, and there are wooden beams and other construction materials scattered around. The photo has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "J.B. Gor. of Boylston & Tremont Sts." and a date of "Mar. 4, 1897."

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

The black-and-white image features a construction site. A person is lying on the ground and seems to be working on a broken piece of wood. The person is wearing a hat and a white glove. The broken piece of wood is tied to another piece of wood with ropes. The image has a watermark that reads "Edison" and "Mar. 497". There are people standing behind the construction site.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a historical photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It captures a scene of damage and investigation at a site with railroad tracks and underground utilities.

Specific Details:

  • Location: The bottom of the photo has text that reads, "746. Cor. of Boylston & Fremont Sts." and "MAR.497." This suggests the photograph was taken on a specific date (March 4, 1897) at the intersection of Boylston and Fremont Streets.
  • Damage: The photo shows sections of broken railroad tracks and what appears to be an excavated area.
  • People: Several people are present, seemingly observing or inspecting the damage. Their attire (long coats, hats) suggests the era. They appear to be standing on the broken infrastructure.
  • Underground Features: The excavation reveals a subterranean area. Labeling within the excavated area includes "Edison" and "6" GAS" and an arrow pointing to "BREAK." indicating that there may be utilities from Edison, and a gas pipe. The "BREAK" likely refers to the point of damage.
  • Technical Details: The photograph is sepia-toned, a common characteristic of vintage photographs.

Possible Interpretation:

The image likely documents an incident where gas lines or other underground utilities were damaged or perhaps failed causing damage to the tracks above. The presence of the observers indicates an investigation or repair operation.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an antique sepia photograph of a construction or repair site, possibly an excavation. In the foreground, there is a partially exposed infrastructure system with wooden beams and railway tracks. Visible beneath the beams is a dark, rubble-filled area, where the words "EDISON" are written. There is also the text "6"GAS" with an arrow pointing towards a place with the text "BREAK", suggesting a potential gas leak or damage to the gas line.

In the background, a group of people are standing around the site. They are wearing long coats and hats, indicating it is likely a cold weather season.

The photograph's caption reads "746. COR. OF BOYLSTON & FREMONT STS.", indicating that the location is at the intersection of Boylston and Fremont Streets. The date "MAR. 4'97." is also visible, likely indicating the date the photo was taken or an event that occurred. The image overall suggests a historical documentation of infrastructure damage or construction at a specific location.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image appears to be a historical photograph taken on March 27, 1907, at the intersection of Boylston and Tremont Streets, as indicated by the text at the bottom left corner. The scene depicts a group of men, likely workers or engineers, gathered around an open excavation site in the street. The excavation reveals underground utility lines, specifically labeled "Edison" and "6" Gas," indicating electrical and gas lines, respectively. The word "BREAK" is also visible, suggesting there may have been some damage or maintenance work being conducted.

The men are dressed in early 20th-century attire, including suits and hats, which was typical for professionals of that era. The presence of the utility lines and the men's attire suggests this could be related to infrastructure development or repair work in an urban setting. The photograph captures a moment of inspection or discussion among the men, possibly addressing an issue with the utility lines. The image is in sepia tone, which is characteristic of photographs from that period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a construction site or an excavation. The focal point is a large rectangular opening in the ground, labeled "BREAK" and "6"GAS," which suggests it is an underground gas pipe or similar utility line that has been opened to inspect or repair. Surrounding the opening are wooden planks and debris, indicating that the site has been partially excavated.

There are several individuals in the image, some of whom are dressed in coats and hats, suggesting it might be a cold day. Some people are standing around the excavation, while others appear to be working or observing the scene. The style of clothing and the photographic quality suggest this could be from the late 19th or early 20th century.

The text in the bottom left corner reads "176. COR. OF BOYLSTON & TREMONT STS." which indicates the location of the site, along with the date "MAR-4'97," suggesting the photo was taken in March 1897. The image is held together with thumbtacks at the top, and the overall quality and framing suggest it is an old photograph.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a scene of an excavation or repair work on a street. The photograph is sepia-toned, suggesting it is from an earlier time period. There are several people standing around the excavation site, some of whom are dressed in formal attire typical of the late 19th or early 20th century.

The excavation is labeled with handwritten notes, indicating that it is related to a "6" GAS" line and an "EDISON" conduit, suggesting the presence of a gas pipeline and an electrical conduit. The term "BREAK" is also written on the image, possibly pointing to a specific area of interest or concern within the excavation.

The photograph is dated "MAR-4-'97," which likely refers to March 4, 1897, placing the scene in the late 19th century. The location is noted as "COR. OF BOYLSTON & TREMONT STS," indicating that the excavation is taking place at the corner of Boylston and Tremont Streets, possibly in Boston, Massachusetts. The image captures a moment of infrastructure maintenance or repair, reflecting the technological and urban development of the time.

Text analysis

Amazon

EDISON
REMONT
BREAK
GOR.OF
BOYLSTON &
766. GOR.OF BOYLSTON & REMONT ST5
6"GAS
MAR.497.
766.
ST5

Google

BREAK EDISON 6"GAS. TA6. GOR.OF BOYLSTON REMONT STS. MAR 497.
BREAK
EDISON
6
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GAS
.
TA6
GOR.OF
BOYLSTON
REMONT
STS
MAR
497