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Human Generated Data

Title

From 651 Boylston St. to Old South Church

Date

April 11, 1912

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, 5.2002.306

Human Generated Data

Title

From 651 Boylston St. to Old South Church

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

April 11, 1912

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, 5.2002.306

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Building 99.1
Architecture 98.9
Tower 98.2
Spire 96.1
Steeple 96.1
Housing 87.7
Mansion 81.1
House 81.1
Castle 72.9
Machine 69.8
Urban 67.7
Transportation 67.3
Vehicle 67.3
Bell Tower 62.4
Fort 60.7
Arch 56.5
Arched 56.5
Villa 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

architecture 99.6
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building 98.2
street 96.3
city 96.2
monochrome 95.2
town 94.2
travel 94.1
old 93.7
people 92.8
church 92.8
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facade 92.2
castle 91.3
ancient 90.8
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tower 90.7
sky 89.6
house 88.9
stone 88.2

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

architecture 67.6
cathedral 65.7
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church 43.6
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city 37.5
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house 25.7
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Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

building 99.8
text 94.5
house 84.3
church 80.5
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Clock Tower
Wheel
Bus

Clarifai

Building
Window
Wheel
Land vehicle
House

AWS Rekognition

Clock Tower 85.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

paintings art 98.6%
streetview architecture 1.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

an old photo of a church 92.6%
old photo of a church 90.6%
a close up of a church 90.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

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

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

an old black and white photo of a building at night

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This image depicts a negative photograph taken on April 11, 1912, showing a street view featuring the Old South Church in Boston and nearby buildings. The architectural style is historic, with Gothic and Romanesque details, including pointed arch windows, decorative stone facades, and intricate designs around the doorways and windows. To the left, there is a vehicle, most likely from the early 20th century, parked near a building that has ornate bay windows. The large tower of the church stands prominently on the right side of the image. The text at the bottom reads, "From 651 Boylston St. to Old South Church," referencing the location captured in the photograph.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black and white negative photograph depicting a row of historic buildings, primarily featuring a large church or cathedral with a distinct tower. The architecture is likely Gothic Revival, evident from the pointed arches, ornate windows, and intricate detailing on the façade. On the left side, there are smaller, attached buildings with multiple windows and decorative moldings. A vintage automobile is parked along the street, enhancing the historical context of the scene. The caption at the bottom of the image reads, "From 651 Boylston St. to Old South Church. Apr 11, 1912," indicating the location in Boston and the date the photograph was taken. This suggests that the church is the Old South Church, a well-known landmark in Boston.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a nighttime view of a historic urban area, with several ornate and architecturally distinctive buildings visible. The buildings appear to be in a Gothic or Romanesque style, with arched windows, towers, and intricate stone detailing. The image is in black and white, giving it a moody and atmospheric quality. In the foreground, there appears to be a street or plaza, with a vehicle or other object visible. The overall scene conveys a sense of the grandeur and history of this urban setting.

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

This is a black and white photograph from April 1912 showing a row of Gothic Revival architecture on Boylston Street leading to Old South Church in Boston. The buildings feature characteristic Gothic elements like pointed arches, ornate stonework, and decorative windows. The structures appear to be made of stone or brick and include both religious and residential/commercial buildings. There's a distinctive bay window section on one of the buildings, and various architectural details like crosses, spires, and elaborate doorways are visible. The image has a historic quality and shows the architectural style that was popular in Boston during the late 19th/early 20th century. The buildings demonstrate the blend of religious and civic architecture typical of that era in Boston's development.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of buildings, including a church, taken in 1912. The photo appears to be a negative, with the buildings and sky reversed in tone.

In the foreground, there are several multi-story brick buildings with ornate facades, featuring arched windows and decorative details. The building on the far right is a church, identified as Old South Church, with a tall tower and pointed arches. A car is parked in front of the buildings, adding a touch of modernity to the scene.

The background of the image is a dark sky, which suggests that the photo was taken at night or during a time of low light. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of historic charm and architectural beauty, capturing a moment in time from over a century ago.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large church and adjacent buildings, with the caption "From #651 Boylston St. to Old South Church" at the bottom.

Church and Buildings

  • The church is the central structure in the image, featuring a tall tower on the right side.
  • It has a Gothic-style architecture with pointed arches and ornate details.
  • The building to the left of the church appears to be a residential or commercial structure, with multiple stories and windows.
  • The building on the far left may be a row house or a small business.

Street and Vehicles

  • The street in front of the buildings is empty, with no visible traffic or pedestrians.
  • A car is parked on the left side of the street, near the row house.

Date and Location

  • The photograph was taken in April 1912, as indicated by the handwritten date in the bottom-right corner.
  • The location is identified as #651 Boylston St. to Old South Church, suggesting that the photograph was taken in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overall

  • The image provides a glimpse into the architecture and urban landscape of Boston in the early 20th century.
  • The photograph appears to be a historical document, possibly taken for archival or research purposes.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The black-and-white photo depicts a street view of buildings, including a church. It has a watermark with the text "255-B. FROM #651 BOYLSTON ST. TO OLD SOUTH CHURCH. APR.11,1912." The building on the left has awnings in front, and a car is parked in front of the building. The church has a tower with an arch entrance, and the other building has many windows. The buildings are constructed with brick.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a row of buildings, possibly a church, with a tall tower in the middle. The buildings are made of brick and have arched windows and doors. The tower has a clock and a cross on top. The photograph is labeled "FROM #651 BOYLSTON ST. TO OLD SOUTH CHURCH." and "APR.1,1912." The image has a watermark with the text "*255-B."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-21

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photographic negative depicting the architecture of buildings and a church. The negative effect inverts the colors, giving the buildings a bright, ghostly appearance against a dark sky. The text at the bottom of the image indicates that it was taken on April 11, 1912, and it's labeled "From #651 Boylston St. to Old South Church".

On the left side, there are multi-story buildings with elaborate architectural details, including a prominent bay window section and varied window shapes. There's a vehicle, possibly a car or carriage, parked in front of the leftmost building.

To the right, the architecture transitions to a church, characterized by a tall square tower with arched windows. There are also other sections of the church with arched entrances and windows, contributing to its classic architectural style. The composition suggests a row of buildings leading to the Old South Church.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-21

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a historical photograph, a negative, showing a streetscape, likely in Boston, Massachusetts, given the reference to Boylston Street and Old South Church. The image quality suggests it was taken in the early 20th century. The inversion of colors (white where it should be black and vice-versa) makes it a bit difficult to grasp initially, but it reveals details of the buildings.

Buildings:

The focal point appears to be the Old South Church and surrounding buildings.

  • Old South Church: The church dominates the right side of the frame. It's a large, imposing stone structure with a tall bell tower and Gothic architectural features such as arched windows and doorways. The tower is a central feature, with detailed stonework.
  • Other Buildings: To the left of the church, there are a row of structures with varying architectural styles. One of these buildings has a decorative bay window. Another has a sloped roof. Some of the buildings have decorative elements that add to the historical character of the scene.

Street and Landscape:

The photograph is taken from a street-level perspective.

  • There's a clear road or paved area in the foreground, with small round decorative structures present on the side of the road.

Miscellaneous details:

  • On the left side, there's a horse-drawn cart or delivery vehicle.
  • Text: At the bottom of the image, there's text indicating that the photo was taken from 651 Boylston Street to the Old South Church. The date "APR 11, 1912" is also visible, indicating when the photo was taken.

In summary: This is a historical image of the Old South Church and surrounding buildings, captured on a date in 1912. The architectural details of the church, along with the style of the neighboring structures, provide a glimpse into the urban landscape of that era.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph from April 1912, depicting a row of buildings along Boylston Street leading up to Old South Church. The architecture is primarily Gothic Revival, characterized by pointed arches, steeply pitched roofs, and ornate stonework.

Key features of the buildings include:

  1. Old South Church: The most prominent structure on the right side of the image. It features a tall, square tower with arched windows and intricate stone detailing. The entrance is marked by a large, arched doorway with decorative carvings.

  2. Adjacent Buildings: To the left of the church, there are several multi-story buildings with similar Gothic architectural elements. These buildings have steeply pitched roofs, dormer windows, and detailed stone facades. The windows are large and arched, and there are decorative elements around the entrances and upper floors.

  3. Street Scene: The street in front of the buildings appears to be relatively quiet, with a few pedestrians and a parked vehicle visible. The street is lined with what appears to be a sidewalk and possibly some streetlights or other urban elements.

  4. Historical Context: The photograph captures a moment in time from over a century ago, providing a glimpse into the urban landscape of Boston in the early 20th century. The architecture and street scene reflect the historical and cultural context of the period.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the architectural style and urban environment of Boylston Street in Boston circa 1912.

Qwen

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

This is a black and white photograph taken at night. The image features the Old South Church in Boston, as indicated by the caption at the bottom of the photograph. The church is a large, historic building with a prominent tower and a series of arched windows. To the left of the church, there is a multi-story building with ornate architectural details and arched windows. The image is taken from a street-level perspective, showing a portion of the street in the foreground with a small, vintage-style car visible on the left side. The date "April 11, 1912" is written in the bottom right corner, along with the caption "From #651 Boylston St. to Old South Church." The photograph captures the historic and architectural significance of the Old South Church in Boston.

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

This is a black-and-white historical photograph taken on April 11, 1912, depicting a view of historic buildings in Boston, Massachusetts. The image captures a street scene from 651 Boylston Street to the Old South Church, as indicated by the caption at the bottom.

The photograph showcases a row of buildings with distinct architectural styles. On the left side, there are several multi-story brick buildings with decorative facades, featuring ornate window frames and intricate details. One of the buildings has a rounded corner, adding to its unique appearance. The windows are evenly spaced, and the architecture suggests a mix of residential and commercial use.

Moving towards the right side of the image, the Old South Church is prominently visible. It is a large, imposing structure with a tall bell tower and a gothic-inspired design. The church has arched windows and a decorative facade, with a large entrance at the base of the tower. The overall architecture of the church is grand and ornate, reflecting its historical and cultural significance.

In the foreground, a horse-drawn carriage is parked along the street, indicating the mode of transportation commonly used during that era. The street appears to be paved, and there are a few lampposts visible along the sidewalk. The image provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of Boston in the early 20th century, capturing the architectural diversity and historical charm of the city.

Text analysis

Amazon

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APR.11,1912.

Google

255-B. MIT MUN AN FROM #651 BOYLSTON ST. TO OLD SOUTH CHURCH. *** APR 11, 1912.
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