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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Boston Elevated Railway)

Date

before 1920

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, 5.2002.588

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Boston Elevated Railway)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

before 1920

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, 5.2002.588

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Tarmac 92.8
Asphalt 92.8
Road 89.7
Animal 85.3
Building 83.2
Urban 69.7
Text 62.1
Transportation 61.1
Vehicle 60.3
City 59.9
Town 59.9
Intersection 59.3

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

vehicle 99.5
people 99.4
transportation system 99.2
many 97.7
group together 97.2
group 96.2
no person 95.4
watercraft 94.2
military 93.5
wear 92.9
war 91.7
adult 90.2
seat 87.8
road 86.6
aircraft 86.1
street 82.9
home 81.7
town 81.5
vintage 78.9
retro 78.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

road 28
travel 23.2
highway 21.2
landscape 20.8
city 19.9
transportation 18.8
car 17.9
street 17.5
sky 16.6
electronic equipment 15.4
traffic 14.2
building 13.5
architecture 13.4
urban 13.1
track 13.1
clouds 12.7
night 12.4
equipment 12.3
snow 12.1
tourism 11.5
vacation 11.4
light 11.4
structure 11.1
transport 11
water 10.7
trees 10.7
cityscape 10.4
scene 10.4
vehicle 10
mountain 9.8
asphalt 9.8
driving 9.7
line 9.4
tree 9.2
old 9.1
screen 9
grass 8.7
cloud 8.6
sea 8.6
destination 8.4
summer 8.4
mountains 8.3
device 8.3
speed 8.2
park 8.2
drive 7.9
day 7.8
outdoor 7.6
trip 7.5
horizontal 7.5
sign 7.5
truck 7.4
business 7.3
landmark 7.2
scenery 7.2
horizon 7.2
country 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

text 99.7
black and white 96.7
outdoor 96.4
street 92.1
city 86.5
monochrome 77.6
car 61.4
vehicle 57.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Building
Vehicle

AWS Rekognition

Bird 85.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

cars vehicles 96.9%
nature landscape 1.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a store front at day 88.9%
a store inside of a building 88.8%
a store in a brick building 84.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a street sign that says, we are closed

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

a black and white photo of a street at night

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white, grainy image showing a street view of what appears to be an entrance to a transit-related structure, possibly a railway tunnel or station. In the foreground, the words "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY TUNNEL" are prominently displayed on an overhead sign. Surrounding buildings are visible in the background, though they are somewhat obscured due to the low quality of the image. There also appear to be road markings near the bottom of the image, though their specific details are unclear. The image has a vintage and monochromatic appearance, suggesting it is historical.

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

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to show an underpass or tunnel entrance with the inscription "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY" across the top of the structure. The photograph has a very high level of contrast and parts of it are dark, which makes it difficult to see some of the details clearly. Above the tunnel, there’s a faint silhouette of a street and buildings, indicating an urban setting. Some words are visible at the top, including "DORGA." The road leading into the underpass shows what appear to be markings or text on the pavement that is difficult to discern due to the image quality. The photograph seems to be a historical image, possibly from the early 20th century, depicting part of the Boston Elevated Railway infrastructure.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a nighttime urban scene. In the foreground, there is a railroad track or elevated railway platform. The background shows several buildings, including one with the text "Boston Elevated Railway" visible. The overall atmosphere is dark and gritty, conveying a sense of an industrial or commercial area at night.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The black and white image shows an elevated railway junction at night in an urban setting, with the text "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY CO" visible on a building facade in the background. The railway tracks split and curve in different directions, forming a "Y" shape. There are no trains or people visible in the scene, giving it a quiet and somewhat eerie atmosphere. The ground below the elevated tracks appears to be paved, likely a city street or plaza.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a black and white historical photograph showing signage for the "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY." The image appears to be of an elevated railway station or infrastructure in Boston. The text is visible on what looks like a wall or barrier, and the overall image has the grainy, vintage quality typical of early 20th century photography. The upper portion shows some architectural details and structures of what appears to be the elevated railway system, while the lower portion is darker and less detailed.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a city street at night, with a sign that reads "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY" in the background. The street is empty and dark, with only a few lights visible in the distance. The sign is located on the right side of the image, and it appears to be attached to a building or a wall. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and solitude, with the only sound being the distant hum of the city.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train station, with the words "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY" and "DORGAN" visible on the building. The image appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the early 20th century.

  • Train Station:
    • The train station is the main subject of the image.
    • It has a large building with a flat roof and a sign that reads "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY".
    • There are several windows and doors on the building.
    • A train is visible in the background, parked on the tracks.
  • Signs:
    • The sign on the building reads "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY".
    • Another sign is visible on the right side of the building, but it is not legible.
  • Train:
    • The train is parked on the tracks behind the building.
    • It has several cars, each with windows and doors.
    • The train appears to be old-fashioned, with a steam engine at the front.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is dark, suggesting that it was taken at night or in a dimly lit area.
    • There are no other objects or people visible in the background.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showing what a train station in Boston may have looked like in the early 20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene. The photograph appears to be old, as the quality is slightly blurry and grainy. The scene shows a street with a sign that reads "DORCHESTER BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY" on the top. The street is empty, with no vehicles or people visible. On the left side of the street, there is a fence, and on the right side, there are buildings. The buildings are tall and have many windows. The street is well-lit, with streetlights on either side. The photograph captures a moment in time, possibly from the early 20th century, when the Boston Elevated Railway was in operation. The image provides a glimpse into the past and shows how the city has changed over time.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an urban street scene at night. In the foreground, the road appears empty, and there is a large, faded graffiti of the word "SLOW" on the pavement, suggesting caution for drivers. To the left of the road, there is a wall with some graffiti, adding to the urban atmosphere.

In the background, a prominent elevated railway structure is visible, which reads "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY" in large letters. This indicates that the photograph was taken in Boston, and the elevated railway is a notable feature of the city's landscape.

To the right of the railway, there is a building with the sign "DORCAS," which could be a commercial establishment or a residential building. The elevated railway and the building create a contrast between the industrial and the residential aspects of the cityscape.

The overall mood of the image is somewhat somber, with the darkness of the night and the presence of graffiti contributing to a sense of urban decay or neglect. However, the elevated railway and the clear signage on the wall provide a sense of structure and order within the scene.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a street scene featuring an elevated railway. The words "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY" are visible on a building or structure, likely the station or supporting infrastructure of the railway. There's also lettering on the street that says "SLOW". In the background, other buildings are discernible, and the composition suggests a turn or intersection of the road. The photograph has a vintage feel, with some contrast and aging artifacts. The presence of the elevated railway hints at an urban setting, likely dating to the early to mid-20th century.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring an old urban scene. In the background, a building is visible with a sign that reads "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY". The top of another building is seen on the right, with the upper part of the word "DORGAN" visible.

The foreground shows what appears to be a street. On the surface, the word "SLOW" is painted, indicating a traffic safety measure. There is also a symbol of a V above the word "SLOW". The photo has a slightly damaged look, with some white spots and blemishes scattered throughout, adding to its vintage appearance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a street scene with an elevated railway structure prominently in the background. The elevated railway structure has "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY TO" written on it, indicating that it is part of the Boston Elevated Railway system. The structure is supported by columns and appears to be constructed from metal.

In the background, there is a building with the sign "DORGAN" visible, suggesting it might be a business establishment. The street in the foreground appears to be relatively empty, with no visible pedestrians or vehicles. The street has a "SLOW" sign painted on it, indicating a caution for drivers to reduce their speed.

The overall scene seems to be from an older era, given the style of the buildings and the railway structure. The photograph has a somewhat grainy and faded quality, which further suggests it is quite old.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a section of the Boston Elevated Railway, also known as the El, in Boston, Massachusetts. The scene shows an elevated railway platform with a sign that reads "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY." The platform is empty, and the area is relatively quiet. The image is slightly grainy, suggesting it may be an older photograph. The structure of the elevated railway is prominent, with its supports and the overpass visible. The overall atmosphere of the photograph conveys a sense of stillness and perhaps nostalgia, as the El has been largely replaced by subway lines in the modern era.

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

This image depicts an urban scene under an elevated railway structure. The photograph is in black and white, giving it a vintage appearance. The words "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY" are prominently displayed on the side of the elevated railway structure. Below the railway, there is a street intersection with a crosswalk. The street appears to be relatively empty, with no visible vehicles or pedestrians. The image also shows some graffiti on the ground, including the letters "VSLA." The overall atmosphere is somewhat gritty and industrial, typical of older urban areas with elevated train lines. The photograph appears to be old, as indicated by the grainy texture and the wear on the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

BOSTON
ELEVATED
BOSTON ELEVATED RAIL
RAIL
DORGAN
VSLON
will

Google

BOSTON ELEV SLS
BOSTON
ELEV
SLS