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Human Generated Data

Title

Bldgs. on W. Side of Wash. St. Cor. Bromfield St. South Side

Date

March 1904

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, 5.2002.635

Human Generated Data

Title

Bldgs. on W. Side of Wash. St. Cor. Bromfield St. South Side

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

March 1904

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, 5.2002.635

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Water 97.4
Electronics 81.8
Metropolis 67.3
Building 67.3
Urban 67.3
City 67.3
Town 67.3
Fountain 61.2
Electronic Chip 59.4
Hardware 59.4
Collage 58.3
Advertisement 58.3
Poster 58.3
LCD Screen 57.9
Screen 57.9
Monitor 57.9
Display 57.9
Shelf 56.7
Computer 55.7
Brick 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

no person 97.7
architecture 96.6
building 94.9
city 94.8
urban 92.7
modern 91.8
travel 91.6
street 91.3
old 90.2
art 89.7
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window 88.5
vintage 87.6
house 87.4
monochrome 86.1
dirty 85
sight 84.6
square 84.1
retro 83.8
water 83.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

building 43.4
architecture 40.1
old 31.4
city 30
structure 23.2
stone 22.6
urban 20.1
facade 20.1
wall 19.8
house 19.7
street 19.3
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brick 18
town 17.6
travel 16.2
buildings 15.1
snow 15
grunge 14.5
cooling system 14.4
device 14.3
window 14
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windows 12.5
fountain 12.1
winter 11.9
mechanism 11.9
balcony 11.8
tourism 11.5
antique 11.3
ancient 11.2
tower 10.7
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scene 10.4
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wood 9.2
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night 8.9
houses 8.7
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aged 8.1
home 8
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gate 7.7
entrance 7.7
culture 7.7
residential 7.7
dirt 7.6
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weathered 7.6
grungy 7.6
negative 7.4
retro 7.4
new 7.3
decoration 7.2
religion 7.2
memorial 7.1
modern 7
glass 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Building 95.5
White 92.2
Water 91.8
Black 89.6
Rectangle 86.1
Architecture 85.3
Black-and-white 84.4
Style 83.8
Urban design 80.4
City 78
Monochrome 77.7
Landmark 77.5
Facade 76.6
Condominium 75.8
Font 74.8
Monochrome photography 74.5
Art 74.4
Window 73.7
Metropolis 73.1
Tower block 72.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

black and white 90.7
text 83.4
building 80.6
monochrome 62.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Building
Window
Flower
Tree
Fountain

Clarifai

Building 92.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

streetview architecture 52%
paintings art 46.8%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a man standing in front of a building with a fountain

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

a black and white photo of a building with windows

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image is a distressed black-and-white photograph of a building facade featuring detailed architecture. The facade consists of multiple rows of windows framed by ornate sections, including patterned designs and decorative borders. Text can be seen on signs or plaques near the windows, with names such as "Henry Cowan" and "Truhell Mc Donald" visible, though some are difficult to read due to the damage and faded areas of the photograph. The lower section of the image is heavily obscured by smudges, stains, and streaks that resemble water damage or scratches, which distort or partly erase parts of the building. The edges of the photograph also have torn, faded, and irregular patches. Despite the damage, the image retains a ghostly, vintage aesthetic, evoking an old, historical setting.

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

This image is a black-and-white, possibly historical photograph, focusing on a section of a multi-story building. The building's facade features an intricate architectural design with rectangular windows and decorative details above some rows of windows. Each window row is separated by ornate sections with decorative patterns, possibly made of brick or stone. The image appears to be weathered or distressed, with noticeable white marks and streaks across the surface, particularly towards the lower half of the image.

There are names and businesses visible across the bottom section of the building, including "Henry Cowan", "Trucheff M. Donald", "B. Paul & Co.", "D.C. Percival & Co.", along with other text that is partially obscured. These may represent the occupants or businesses in this building at the time the photograph was taken. The right and bottom edges of the image show some deterioration or damage, which is typical of older photographs.

Overall, the image portrays an architectural study of a building from the past, with emphasis on its design and the commercial entities it housed, while the wear and damage give it an aged appearance.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a multi-story building with an ornate, decorative facade. The building has numerous windows arranged in a grid-like pattern, with intricate designs and patterns adorning the exterior. The building appears to be from an older architectural style, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The image has a somewhat weathered and distressed appearance, suggesting it may be an older photograph or that the building itself has aged over time.

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

This is a black and white architectural photograph showing the facade of what appears to be a historic commercial building. The building features ornate Victorian-era architectural details, with multiple floors of symmetrical windows arranged in a grid pattern. The windows have decorative moldings and circular medallions between them. The building appears to be divided into two sections, with business names visible at the bottom - one section appears to be "McDonald" and the other "Gowans Co." The lower portion of the image shows some deterioration or damage to the photograph, with white streaking effects visible. The overall style suggests this is likely a late 19th or early 20th century commercial building photographed in an urban setting.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the front of a multi-story building, with the top floor and some of the windows on the lower floors obscured by white, possibly paint or plaster. The building has a large number of windows, each with a decorative frame. The bottom floor has a sign that reads "Tichell McDonald" in large letters, with smaller text below it that is illegible. Above the sign, there are several other signs and advertisements, including one for "Henry Cowan Co." and another for "E. McDowall Co."

The building appears to be made of brick or stone, with a flat roof and a decorative cornice along the top. The overall impression is one of a grand, imposing structure, possibly a commercial or office building from the early 20th century. The image has a vintage feel to it, with the black-and-white photography and the old-fashioned typography on the signs giving it a sense of nostalgia and history.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a large building with many windows. The building appears to be at least five stories tall, with each floor featuring numerous windows. The windows are arranged in a grid pattern, with some of them being larger than others. The building's facade is adorned with decorative elements, including intricate carvings and moldings around the windows.

The image has a distressed or aged appearance, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as tears, creases, and discoloration. This suggests that the photograph may be old or has been handled extensively. Despite its worn condition, the image still conveys a sense of grandeur and architectural detail, making it an interesting and visually appealing piece.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building with a historical architectural style. The building has multiple floors, and each floor has a series of windows that are symmetrically arranged. The windows are framed with decorative elements that give the building a classic and elegant look. The top floor has a balcony with a railing, and there are some signs on the building that indicate the names of the businesses that occupied the space. The image is slightly blurry, and there are some white spots on the right side of the image.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building with many windows and decorative elements. The building appears to be an old structure, possibly a commercial or office building. The photograph has a vintage look, with some parts of the image being faded or damaged. The building has a balcony on the second floor, with a railing and a sign that reads "HENRY COWAN CO." The windows have decorative frames, and some of them have curtains. The building's facade is adorned with intricate designs and patterns.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-23

The image appears to be an old, black and white photograph of a building with a detailed facade. It is noticeably deteriorated with significant damage and stains that obscure much of the lower portion of the building.

Here's a breakdown of what can be observed:

  1. Building Facade: The visible portion of the building shows multiple stories with rows of windows. The windows are bordered by decorative elements, suggesting ornate architectural design.
  2. Signage: On one of the lower floors, there are signs or inscriptions, but the text is only partially legible due to the image quality. Parts of the names "Tichell McDonald," "Herry Cowan," "A. PAUL & CO.," and "D.C. PERCIVAL & CO." can be made out, suggesting these were commercial establishments.
  3. Condition of the Photograph: The image exhibits significant degradation with large areas of damage and what appear to be stains or watermarks. This damage obscures the details and creates a faded effect.
  4. Architectural Style: The architecture seems to be in a traditional or possibly Victorian style, characterized by the intricate detailing around the windows.

Due to the damage, providing more precise details about the building's style or purpose is difficult. However, it can be inferred that the photograph captures a commercial building from a historical era.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-23

This is an old, inverted photograph of a commercial building facade. It is a black and white image, and the quality of the photograph is very aged and degraded, with large areas of the surface marred by white spots and streaks, indicating damage or deterioration. The image primarily focuses on the upper portion of the building's facade, and several windows are visible. The building's design incorporates ornate, detailed elements around the windows. There appear to be signs on the building identifying businesses, including "Tichell McDonald" and "Henry Cowan". The overall impression is of a historic building captured in a vintage photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a historic black-and-white photograph of a multi-story commercial building. The building features a symmetrical facade with large, evenly spaced windows on each floor. The architectural style appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century, characterized by ornate decorative elements around the windows and along the cornices.

The ground floor of the building has several storefronts, each with large display windows and signage above them. The signs are partially legible, indicating the names of businesses that once occupied the building. Notable names include "Lichtig & McDonald," "Henry Cowan," and "A. Paul & Co."

The photograph itself shows signs of aging, with visible damage and deterioration, particularly on the right side where the emulsion appears to be peeling off. This gives the image a textured, distressed look. The bottom part of the image also has some text, though it is difficult to read due to the damage.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the commercial architecture and business landscape of a bygone era.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of the exterior of a building, likely an office or commercial structure. The building features a symmetrical design with multiple rows of windows, each framed with decorative elements that suggest a detailed and possibly ornate architectural style. The windows are arranged in a grid pattern, and some windows are open, revealing interior details that are not clearly visible.

The facade of the building includes signage and text, which are partially legible. The text at the bottom of the image reads "E. E. Cowan Co. Wholesale Grocers," indicating that the building was likely associated with this company. There is also a name, "R. Tichell McDonald," and other text that is less clear, possibly names or additional business information.

The photograph shows some wear and tear, with areas of the print appearing faded or缺损 (missing or damaged parts), suggesting that the image is either old or has been damaged over time. The bottom part of the image is particularly affected, with a large, irregular area where the text and details are obscured. The overall impression is that this is a historical photograph of a specific building, now suffering from age-related deterioration.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This image appears to be a damaged or deteriorated photograph of a multi-story building, possibly from the early 20th century. The photograph is in black and white, with significant areas of wear and tear, particularly on the lower portion, where the image is heavily obscured by what looks like paint splatters or chemical damage.

The building has a symmetrical facade with multiple rows of windows. Each window is framed with a decorative border featuring intricate patterns. The windows are divided into smaller panes, suggesting a traditional architectural style. The name "HENRY COWAN & CO." is visible near the top right side of the building, indicating the name of the company or the owner of the building.

The bottom part of the image shows a street level with signs for various businesses, including "Mitchell McDonald" and "Henry Cowan & Co." The text is partially legible due to the damage. The overall condition of the photograph suggests it has been exposed to environmental factors or has been stored improperly over time.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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