Human Generated Data

Title

Looking Towards Charlestown on Warren Bridge

Date

March 10, 1896

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, 5.2002.587

Human Generated Data

Title

Looking Towards Charlestown on Warren Bridge

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

March 10, 1896

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, 5.2002.587

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Railway 90.5
Rail 90.5
Train Track 90.5
Transportation 90.5
Walkway 87.5
Path 87.5
Road 86.7
Gravel 84.3
Dirt Road 84.3
Tarmac 83.5
Asphalt 83.5
Building 78.3
Person 71.1
Human 71.1
Architecture 60.6
Vehicle 59.8
Train 55.9

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

transportation system 97.8
vehicle 96.8
street 96.5
railway 96.3
train 95.7
people 95.5
no person 94.2
monochrome 93.7
light 91.2
building 89.6
road 87.9
city 87.4
industry 86.8
locomotive 83.2
black and white 82.6
urban 81.2
travel 80.9
architecture 80.2
engine 79.3
vintage 78.7

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

architecture 39.4
building 38.4
structure 32
city 30
sky 28.9
travel 27.5
night 26.7
old 25.8
town 22.3
track 19.1
tower 18.9
landscape 18.6
tourism 17.3
history 17
bridge 17
famous 15.8
urban 15.7
center 15.1
wall 14.8
church 14.8
house 14.8
historic 13.8
landmark 13.6
light 13.4
scenic 13.2
monument 13.1
religion 12.6
hill 12.2
water 12
culture 12
palace 12
summer 11.6
river 11.6
brick 11.3
barn 11.1
equipment 11
railroad 10.8
capital 10.4
ancient 10.4
historical 10.4
fence 10.3
apparatus 10
cathedral 9.9
rails 9.9
trees 9.8
construction 9.4
winter 9.4
temple 9.3
greenhouse 9.2
tourist 9.1
square 9.1
road 9
sunset 9
transportation 9
rural 8.8
semaphore 8.8
day 8.6
sunny 8.6
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panorama 8.6
skyline 8.6
stone 8.5
lights 8.4
exterior 8.3
street 8.3
roof 8.2
farm building 8.2
turbine 8
cable 7.9
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museum 7.9
scene 7.8
cloud 7.8
snow 7.7
tree 7.7
panoramic 7.7
dusk 7.6
traditional 7.5
castle 7.5

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

outdoor 97.8
sky 93.1
black and white 91.6
night 86.4
black 78.8
white 74.4
building 69.9
old 59.8
house 54.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 71.1%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a train station -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image portrays a historical street scene photographed as a negative, creating a reversed-color effect. The setting includes cobblestone streets leading towards the Charlestown area, as indicated in the text at the bottom of the image. Visible in the foreground are structures such as Nathan Tufts & Sons, a building with signage advertising "Grain, Meal, & Hay." To the right of the frame stands an electric pole, while further back, industrial structures, including a crane, are present, suggesting an area near a bridge or a port (Warren Bridge). In the background, there are urban buildings with flat rooftops and chimneys. The photograph, dated March 1896, captures the architecture and environment of this time with a vintage aesthetic.

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

This image is a negative photograph depicting an urban scene, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It shows a street with cobblestone or similar paving, with railroad or streetcar tracks running down the center. On the right side of the image, there is a building with signage that reads "Nathan Tufts & Sons. Grain, Meal & Hay." The structure has a gabled roof and appears to be made of wood.

Centrally located in the background, a tall industrial-looking structure or derrick rises above the roofs, with what seems to be a smokestack nearby. To the left, there are more buildings, including multi-story ones that resemble warehouses or factories. Visible telephone poles and lines indicate the presence of early telecommunications.

The sky, shown as dark due to the negative imaging, contrasts with the structures, which are illustrated in brighter tones. The image's caption at the bottom reads "LOOKING TOWARDS CHARLESTOWN ON WARREN BRIDGE," with a date marked as "MAR. 1896." Therefore, this image captures a historic view of a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, looking toward Charlestown, specifically from the Warren Bridge, during March 1896.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, with the title "Looking Towards Charlestown on Warren Bridge" written in the bottom-left corner. The image shows a street with railroad tracks running down the center, lined with buildings on either side. The buildings are a mix of old and new, with some appearing to be abandoned or in disrepair. In the background, there is a large crane or tower, which may be a part of a nearby industrial facility.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, possibly during the late 1800s or early 1900s. The style of the buildings and the presence of railroad tracks suggest a time when industrialization was on the rise, and cities were rapidly expanding. The image provides a glimpse into the past, showing how cities have changed over time and how different they once looked.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, with the title "Looking Towards Charlestown on Warren Bridge" written in the bottom-left corner. The photo is dated March 10, 1896.

In the foreground, a dirt road stretches out, flanked by buildings on either side. A set of train tracks runs down the center of the road, adding to the sense of activity and movement. The buildings are mostly one-story structures, with a few taller ones visible in the distance.

On the right side of the image, a large building stands out, featuring a sign that reads "Nathan Tufts & Sons Grain Meal Hay." This suggests that the building may have been a grain mill or a store that sold grain products.

In the background, the sky is dark, which could indicate that the photo was taken at night or during a stormy weather. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet activity, with the buildings and train tracks creating a sense of industry and commerce.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architecture and infrastructure of a bygone era. It is a valuable historical document that can help us understand the development of cities and towns over time.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The black-and-white photo shows a street with a building on the right side. The building has a sign that reads "Nathan T. & Sons Grain, Meal, Hay." A tower stands behind the building. The street is empty, with no vehicles or people in sight. On the left side of the street, there are buildings and a tower. The photo has a watermark that reads "Looking Towards Charlestown On Warren Bridge, MAR. 1996."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken at night. The scene shows a street with buildings on either side. On the right side of the image, there is a building with a sign that reads "Nathan Tucker & Sons Grain, Meat, Hay." The building has a tower-like structure on top of it. On the left side of the image, there are several buildings, and one of them has a sign that reads "Warren Bridge."

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be an inverted black and white photograph of a street scene. In the bottom left corner, text reads "LOOKING TOWARDS CHARLESTOWN ON WARREN BRIDGE." In the bottom right corner, there is text that says "MAR 1096."

The street, which has tracks running down the center, leads into the distance towards a collection of buildings that make up what looks like a town or city.

To the right of the street, there's a large building with "NATHAN TURS & SONS GRAIN MEAL HAY" written on the upper section. Connected to this building is a tall, industrial structure with a metal tower on top, possibly a mill or factory. There is also a wooden utility pole. Overhead, a series of wires stretch across the sky.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

This is a historical photograph, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, showing a street scene. It's been processed as a negative, so the darks are lights and vice-versa.

Key Elements:

  • Street and Tracks: The foreground is dominated by a street with train tracks running down the middle. The cobblestone or paved surface is visible.
  • Buildings: There are several buildings lining the street. The most prominent one on the right has a sign that reads "NATHAN TUPP & SONS / GRAIN MEAL HAY".
  • Structures: There is a tall metal structure that looks like a tower.
  • Utility Pole: A utility pole with crossbars is visible on the right side of the image.
  • Sky: The sky appears dark.
  • Text: Text at the bottom of the image reads "LOOKING TOWARDS CHARLESTOWN ON WARREN BRIDGE" and "MAR 1096." This gives us the location and date of the photo.

Atmosphere:

The image has a sense of history. The buildings, street surface, and the train tracks evoke an earlier era.

Possible Context:

The photograph likely captures a scene in or near Charlestown, Massachusetts, and taken near the Warren Bridge in March 1896. The business "Nathan Tupp & Sons" presumably dealt in grain, meal, and hay, indicating a commercial or agricultural context.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken at night, looking towards Charlestown on Warren Bridge. The scene appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century, as indicated by the style of the buildings and the cobblestone street.

In the foreground, there is a cobblestone street with tram tracks running down the center. To the right, there is a brick building with a sign that reads "NATHAN TUFTS & SONS GRAIN MEAL HAY." This building has multiple windows and a couple of doors. There is also a tall structure with a crane or derrick visible behind it, suggesting it might be part of a dock or industrial area.

Further down the street, there are more buildings, including a large multi-story building on the left side. The street is lined with telephone or electrical poles, and there are some streetlights illuminating the area. The sky is dark, indicating it is nighttime.

The photograph is dated "Mar 1896" in the bottom right corner, providing a specific time frame for the image. The overall atmosphere is quiet and industrial, capturing a moment in the urban landscape of that era.

Text analysis

Amazon

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LOOKING TOWARDS CHARLESTOWN ON WARRED BRIDGE
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GRAIN METAL CHAY
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METAL

Google

LOOKING TOWARDS CHARLESTO RREN BRIDGE Suce NATHAN TURTS&SONS GRAIN MEAL HAY MAR 1096.
LOOKING
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BRIDGE
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NATHAN
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MEAL
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