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Human Generated Data

Title

S. Side of Brattle St. Corner of Boylston St.

Date

March 26, 1907

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

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, 5.2002.119

Human Generated Data

Title

S. Side of Brattle St. Corner of Boylston St.

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

March 26, 1907

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, 5.2002.119

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Nature 97.9
Outdoors 95.5
Neighborhood 91.3
Urban 91.3
Building 91.3
Weather 90.3
Road 89.5
Walkway 80.4
Path 80.4
Snow 74.7
Intersection 67.2
Human 64.7
Spire 62.2
Architecture 62.2
Tower 62.2
Steeple 62.2
Tree 61.4
Plant 61.4
Winter 59.8
Sketch 58.3
Art 58.3
Drawing 58.3
Tarmac 56.8
Asphalt 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

building 99.5
architecture 99.4
street 98.6
house 98.4
monochrome 98.1
city 97.7
no person 95.2
town 94.4
expression 93.1
urban 93
people 92.6
home 90.9
window 89.5
family 88.8
modern 87.8
light 87.7
exterior 87
tower 86.5
construction 85.6
black and white 84.6

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

architecture 43.5
tower 39.6
liner 36.9
building 36.5
structure 32.1
bridge 31.7
passenger ship 29.8
ship 29
city 25.8
old 25.1
sky 24.3
vessel 24
landmark 23.5
travel 22.6
history 22.4
tourism 19.8
famous 17.7
suspension bridge 17.2
landscape 16.4
industry 16.2
river 16
town 15.8
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castle 15.1
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factory 12.6
palace 12.5
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night 10.7
house 10.6
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fortress 10.1
religion 9.9
dome 9.9
residence 9.8
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clouds 9.3
church 9.3
reservoir 8.8
scenic 8.8
craft 8.5
brick 8.5
device 8.4
boat 8.3
roof 8.3
monastery 8.1
wheeled vehicle 8.1
production 7.8
fuel 7.7
grunge 7.7
storage 7.6
streetcar 7.6
monument 7.5
outdoors 7.5
light 7.4
window 7.3
tramway 7.3
day 7.1
rural 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

outdoor 97.9
building 89.6
sky 89
house 88.3
white 87.8
black and white 85.7
black 75.8
text 72.4
street 62.5
street light 59.3
old 58.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Building
Window
House
Street light

AWS Rekognition

Person 64.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

streetview architecture 53.3%
paintings art 35%
cars vehicles 8%
interior objects 1.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

an old photo of a large building 89%
an old photo of a building 88.9%
an old photo of a city street 83%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a tall tower

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

an old black and white photo of a building at night

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is in the form of a photographic negative, showing a street scene from an older time, likely early 20th century based on its architecture and features. The primary building on the corner appears to be a multi-story structure with large windows and decorative awnings on the first floor. The sign on the corner suggests it might be a flower shop ("Flower Place"). Additional signage visible includes references to businesses such as a bowling alley and a printing company ("Claflin Company Printers").

Power lines are prominently visible, crisscrossing the scene above the street, supported by tall utility poles. To the left of the image, there is a factory chimney visible in the distance. The road is paved with bricks or cobblestones, and streetcar tracks run along it. Trees can be seen faintly in the background, suggesting the street might be located near a neighborhood or urban area. The handwriting at the bottom notes, "S. side of Charles St, near Boston St," and "Mich. Feb. 6" indicating a possible location and date.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be a negative of an old photograph depicting a street scene. The main focus is a corner building, with a rounded facade, housing a shop. The building has several windows, and the text "Flower Place" can be faintly made out, suggesting it might be a floral shop. There are decorative elements on the shop's awning.

To the right of this building is another structure with multiple signs on it. One of the signs reads "Bowling Alley," indicating that there is a bowling establishment nearby.

There are several telephone poles lining the street, with many wires crisscrossing the scene above. The image is black and white, and the details such as the texture of the cobblestone street are visible.

The photograph has handwritten notes at the bottom that state "S side of Brattle St near Brighton St" and a date "Mich 26, 01," suggesting this could be from March 26, 1901, and indicating the location as Brattle Street near Brighton Street. The image captures a moment from the early 20th century with historical architecture and infrastructure.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a nighttime street scene in what appears to be an urban area. The buildings in the image are old, with distinctive architectural features like bay windows and ornate facades. There are telephone poles and wires criss-crossing the street, and the lighting is provided by streetlamps. The image has a grainy, black and white quality, suggesting it is an older photograph. Overall, the scene conveys a sense of an earlier time period in the city's history.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The black and white photograph depicts a street corner in an urban area at night. The image shows two large, multi-story commercial buildings on the corner, with various businesses occupying the ground floor storefronts. The building on the left has a rounded corner tower with decorative architectural elements. Utility poles and wires can be seen crisscrossing above the street. The streets appear empty, giving the scene a quiet, almost eerie atmosphere enhanced by the high-contrast lighting and long exposure time evidenced by the glowing street lamps.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a black and white historical photograph taken in March 1909 showing a street corner at night. The image features a prominent corner building with a distinctive rounded facade and decorative architectural elements, including sunburst patterns below the windows. The building appears to be illuminated from within, creating a glowing effect against the dark night sky. Multiple utility poles with numerous electrical or telephone wires can be seen crossing the image.

Along the street, there are other commercial buildings, including what appears to be the "Claflin Company" (visible on a sign) and a bowling establishment. The street itself appears to be paved with cobblestones or bricks, typical of early 20th century urban infrastructure. The photograph captures the early days of urban electrification, as evidenced by the complex network of overhead wires and the night-time illumination of the buildings.

The overall composition provides an interesting glimpse into early 20th century American urban architecture and infrastructure.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a nighttime scene of a street corner, with a building on the corner and a row of buildings along the adjacent street. The corner building is three stories tall, with a storefront on the ground floor and windows on the upper floors. The storefront has a sign that reads "PLACE" above the entrance, and there are several windows on the upper floors, some of which have signs or advertisements displayed in them.

To the right of the corner building, there is a row of buildings that appear to be shops or offices. One of the buildings has a sign that reads "BOWLING ALLEY," and another has a sign that reads "CABOTIC CLAPLIN COMPANY PRINTERS." There are also several utility poles and power lines visible in the image, as well as a few trees and a streetlight.

In the foreground, there is a cobblestone street with a trolley track running down the center. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, residential neighborhood, possibly in the early 20th century. The presence of the trolley track and the old-fashioned streetlights adds to the nostalgic feel of the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street corner in an urban area, featuring a mix of buildings and power lines.

Key Features:

  • The street is paved with cobblestones, and a set of train tracks runs along the bottom edge of the photo.
  • A large building dominates the center of the image, with a sign reading "STREET FURNITURE" on the top floor.
  • To the right of this building is another structure, which appears to be a storefront with signs advertising "BOWLING ALLEY" and "CABINET CLAFLIN COMPANY PRINTERS".
  • Power lines crisscross the sky above the buildings, adding to the urban atmosphere.
  • In the background, a factory or warehouse can be seen on the left side of the image, with a tall chimney emitting smoke.
  • The overall scene captures a glimpse of life in an urban area during the early 20th century.

Historical Context:

  • The image is dated 1907, providing a snapshot of city life at the turn of the century.
  • The presence of train tracks and power lines suggests that the area was undergoing rapid development and modernization during this period.
  • The variety of buildings and businesses in the image reflects the diversity of urban landscapes during this time.

Artistic Style:

  • The photograph has a classic, timeless quality to it, with a focus on capturing the essence of the scene rather than emphasizing visual effects or artistic expression.
  • The use of black and white film adds to the nostalgic feel of the image, evoking a sense of history and tradition.
  • The overall aesthetic is one of simplicity and clarity, allowing the viewer to focus on the details of the scene without distraction.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The black-and-white photograph captures a nighttime scene of a street corner. In the center of the image, there is a building with a distinct corner design, featuring glass windows and signage. The building's facade has a mix of rectangular and arched windows, and it appears to be a commercial establishment. On the left side of the building, there is a tall telephone pole with multiple wires and a streetlight attached to it. The wires stretch across the sky, adding to the urban atmosphere. The building on the right side of the image has a signboard that reads "Caustic" and "Company Printers," indicating its function. The street is empty, and the overall mood is quiet and somewhat nostalgic.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The black-and-white photo features a building with a few stores on the ground floor. The building has a signboard with the text "Place" on the top left corner. There are a few streetlights on the side of the road, and some electric poles are on the left side. The text "S. side of Broille" is written on the bottom left corner, and "March 26, 07" is written on the bottom right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a negative photographic print depicting a street corner scene from what appears to be the early 20th century. The scene is dominated by buildings, telephone poles, and overhead wires. The image has a distinct inverted color scheme, with what would be light areas appearing dark and vice versa.

Key Features:

  • Buildings: Several buildings are prominent, with signage visible on their facades. One building has a curved corner, and on its facade the word "Flower Place" is visible. There's a sign that states "To Let".
  • Telephone Poles and Wires: Numerous telephone poles and a dense network of overhead wires are present, indicating the era's infrastructure.
  • Street and Roadway: The street is visible, along with what appear to be tram tracks, suggesting a trolley system.
  • Signage: Several signs identify businesses, including "Caustic Claflin Company Printers" and "Bowling Alley".
  • Date and Location: The image bears the date "Mch 26.07," indicating that the picture was taken in March 1907. The text "S. Side of Brattle cor Bolton St" suggests the location.

Style and Atmosphere:

The image conveys a sense of urban life at the turn of the century. The inversion of colors and the overall age of the photograph contribute to a sense of nostalgia.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a bustling street scene from early 20th-century America, showcasing the architecture, businesses, and infrastructure of the time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image, based on the provided details:

General Description:

The image is a vintage black and white photo (or likely a negative based on the light/dark reversal) of a street corner in what appears to be a city. The photograph seems to be taken at street level, showing buildings, utility poles, and street features. Based on the handwritten notes on the photo, the location is "S. Side of Brattle St. cor. Boulton St." and the date is "Mch 26 '07".

Key Elements:

  • Buildings: The most prominent building is a corner structure that appears to be a two or three-story building with a unique architectural design. The corner is rounded, featuring large windows and a sign reading "OWER PLACE". There are "For Rent" Signs in the windows of the top floor. Next to this building, a building with "Caustic Claflin Company Printers" sign is visible.

  • Utility Poles and Wires: Multiple utility poles are visible, with a complex network of wires spanning across the sky. This is a common feature of older urban landscapes.

  • Street Scene: The street appears paved, with tram tracks visible on the road.

  • Additional Text:

    • Signs for "BOWLING ALLEY" and "BUTTER-EGGS" can be seen above the doors of buildings.
    • "REYNIE BOOK BINDERY" is also visible on the front of a building.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a glimpse into a historical urban scene. The architectural details of the buildings, the presence of tram tracks, and the abundance of utility poles and wires all contribute to the overall character of the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a nighttime street scene from a historical period, likely the early 20th century. It features a corner building at the intersection of two streets, identified as the south side of Brattle Street corner of Bowdoin Street, in what appears to be a town or city.

The corner building is a three-story structure with a rounded corner facade. The ground floor of this building has large windows displaying various items, suggesting it is a retail establishment. Above the windows, the name "Bowdoin Place" is visible. The second and third floors have several windows, with decorative elements above some of them.

Adjacent to this corner building is another structure, which houses "Capste Claplin Company Printers" and "Howling & Co." as indicated by the signs on the building. This building also has multiple windows and appears to be a commercial establishment.

The street is lit by streetlights, and there are numerous overhead wires, likely for telegraph or telephone services, crisscrossing above the street. The street itself is paved with cobblestones, and there are utility poles along the sidewalks.

The scene is devoid of people, giving it a quiet, almost eerie atmosphere. The photograph is labeled with the date "Mch 26, '07," indicating it was taken on March 26, 1907. The image has a vintage quality, typical of photographs from that era.

Qwen

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

This image is a historical black-and-white photograph depicting a nighttime street scene. It features two prominent buildings on a street corner. The building on the left has a distinctive bow-shaped facade with decorative elements and large windows. The sign "PLACE" is prominently displayed below the bow. The building on the right is a longer structure with multiple windows and signs, including one that reads "Cadostic Claflin Company Printers" and another that says "Butter Eggs." The street is illuminated by electric streetlights, and numerous power lines crisscross above the buildings. The ground appears to be paved, and there are some people visible near the buildings, likely pedestrians. The image has a vintage feel, suggesting it is from the early 20th century. The bottom of the image contains handwritten labels indicating "S. side of Brattle St. cor. Boylston St." and a date, "Mar. 26, 07," which translates to March 26, 1907.

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts an urban street scene, likely from the early 20th century, given the architectural style and the presence of streetcars. The image is taken at night, as indicated by the darkness of the sky and the artificial lighting on the buildings.

The main building in the foreground is a three-story structure with a corner design, featuring large windows and decorative architectural elements. The word "PLACE" is prominently displayed on the building's facade. There are several posters or advertisements on the lower level of the building.

Adjacent to this building is another structure with the signage "CAUSTIC CLAPLIN COMPANY PRINTERS" visible on its wall. The street is lined with utility poles and wires, indicating the presence of an electrical grid. The street itself appears to be paved, and there are streetcar tracks visible on the road.

The photograph has a hand-drawn label at the bottom left corner that reads "S. side of Brothel St., cor. Boylston St.," suggesting the location of the scene. The overall composition and details suggest a historical urban environment with commercial activity.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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