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Human Generated Data

Title

E. Boston N.E. from Porter St. Bridge

Date

July 18, 1910

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, 5.2002.595

Human Generated Data

Title

E. Boston N.E. from Porter St. Bridge

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

July 18, 1910

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, 5.2002.595

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Tarmac 97.6
Asphalt 97.6
Airfield 89.6
Airport 89.6
Animal 81.5
Road 74
Building 69.7

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

no person 99.1
monochrome 98.6
street 97.3
water 96.2
dark 95.5
road 95.3
winter 94.6
empty 94.2
black and white 94.1
people 92.9
bridge 92.5
light 91.9
transportation system 90.9
vehicle 90.8
outdoors 89.4
travel 88.6
snow 88.3
rain 85.8
motion 83.7
ice 83.4

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

expressway 41.3
structure 39.6
barrier 39.4
dam 39.3
landscape 36.5
sky 34.2
track 29.9
obstruction 29
sea 29
travel 26.8
water 26
beach 25.9
cloud 25.9
road 25.3
horizon 20.7
bridge 19.5
ocean 19.1
sand 17.5
tourism 15.7
football stadium 15.5
coast 15.3
transportation 15.2
clouds 15.2
island 14.7
summer 14.2
shoreline 14.1
lake 13.7
highway 13.5
river 13.5
coastline 13.2
land 12.9
outdoors 12.7
grass 12.7
city 12.5
athletic facility 12.4
rural 12.3
scenic 12.3
journey 12.2
outdoor 12.2
cloudy 12.2
building 12.2
countryside 11.9
day 11.8
scenery 11.7
weather 11.3
breakwater 11.1
architecture 10.9
environment 10.7
country 10.5
traffic 10.5
rock 10.4
scene 10.4
waves 10.2
winter 10.2
stadium 10.1
transport 10.1
light 10
tourist 10
landmark 9.9
park 9.9
way 9.7
urban 9.6
empty 9.5
trip 9.4
field 9.2
pier 9.1
sun 9.1
asphalt 8.8
suspension bridge 8.7
bay 8.5
perspective 8.5
tree 8.5
shore 8.4
mountains 8.3
street 8.3
speed 8.2
holiday 7.9
surf 7.7
line 7.7
hill 7.5
evening 7.5
car 7.4
vacation 7.4
reflection 7.3
fountain 7.3
metal 7.2
sunset 7.2
trees 7.1
facility 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

outdoor 93.1
black and white 92.4
sky 72.2
nature 71.9
night 68.3
street 63.1
water 62.6
monochrome 54.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bird 81.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

beaches seaside 65.3%
nature landscape 24.3%
cars vehicles 5.6%
sunrises sunsets 4.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a body of water 82.3%
a large body of water 82.2%
a body of water with a city in the night sky 65.3%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a black and white photo of a bridge over a river

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

an old black and white photo of a bridge at night

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image appears to be an early 20th-century black-and-white negative photograph of a road or bridge. The scene includes an expansive, straight roadway with fencing or guard rails on each side. It has a rugged, bare appearance—suggesting a recently constructed or unfinished area. Surrounding the road are flat, open lands, with some structures or trees faintly visible in the background. The photograph is labeled "E. Boston, N.E. Floor Porter St. Bridge" along with the date "July 1810" in handwriting at the bottom. The dark sky and stark contrasts create an eerie, high-contrast appearance typical of photographic negatives from that time period.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image appears to be an old photograph of a bridge, specifically the Porter Street Bridge in East Boston, as noted at the bottom of the image. The photograph is in black and white, displaying the contrast typical of images from the early 20th century. It is dated July 1910, as indicated at the bottom right, alongside the code "3768 B." The scene is captured from a vantage point on the bridge, looking down its length, which is flanked by railings. The area surrounding the bridge seems to be open, possibly with some structures or landscape visible on the left side. The sky is dark, suggesting the image might be taken at night or during overcast conditions, or the image might be overexposed or have a high contrast setting.

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 large, open area at night. The scene depicts a wide expanse of land with what seems to be a bridge or structure in the distance. The sky is dark, and there is a small object or structure visible in the sky, possibly a bird or aircraft. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of emptiness and solitude.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph labeled "E. Boston, M.E. Fort Porter St. Bridge" dated July 1910. The image shows a large open area or field bordered by wooden fencing or railings on either side. The fencing appears to be made of horizontal wooden boards and posts. In the distance, there appears to be a bridge structure. The ground appears to be relatively flat and grassy or dirt-covered. The photo has a somewhat dark, moody quality typical of early 20th century photography, with vignetting (darkening) around the edges of the frame.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a road with a bridge in the background, taken from a low angle. The road is paved and has a slight curve to the left, with a guardrail running along the right side. The bridge spans the width of the image, with a railing on both sides. In the background, there are trees and other buildings visible, although they are not clearly defined due to the low quality of the image.

The image appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the bridge and the lack of modern vehicles on the road. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and simplicity, capturing a moment in time that has been preserved for over a century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a bridge, with the caption "E. Boston, N.E. from Porter St. Bridge" and the date "July 13, 10" written at the bottom. The bridge is empty, with no visible people or vehicles. It has a railing on both sides and appears to be made of concrete or stone. In the background, there are buildings and what looks like a body of water. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of desolation and abandonment, as if the bridge has been left unused for some time.

Amazon Nova

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph taken at night. It shows a long, empty road stretching into the distance, with a fence on one side and a field on the other. In the distance, there is a bridge, and a small object that looks like a plane is flying in the sky. The sky is dark and there are no visible stars or moon. The image has a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "E. Boston. N.E. From Porter St. Bridge" and "July 1810" along with a number "3768B".

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a road. The road is wide, with a white line in the middle. The road appears to be empty. There are fences on both sides of the road. There are buildings on the left side of the road, and the sky is dark. In the distance, there is a white object that appears to be a rocket or a missile. There is text at the bottom of the image.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

Here is a description of the image:

The black-and-white photo shows a road or path leading into the distance. On either side of the road, there are fences or barriers. In the background, there appears to be a body of water or a marshy area, with a bridge or a similar structure spanning it. In the distance, there is a skyline with buildings or structures, and what appears to be a puff of smoke rising into the sky.

The road itself seems worn, possibly asphalt or a similar material, with various marks and textures visible on its surface. The lighting in the photo is stark, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas, making it look like a negative of a photograph.

Text at the bottom of the photo reads "E. Boston, N.E. from Porter St. Bridge July 12.10" suggesting the location and date of the image. A number, "3758 B", also appears in the bottom right corner.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white, negative photograph taken from the perspective of a road, looking outwards toward a landscape with a dark sky. The road dominates the foreground.

Foreground:

  • A dark road stretches into the distance, appearing to be slightly angled towards the right side of the image.
  • There's a noticeable texture on the road's surface.
  • To the left and right of the road, there are fences, likely defining boundaries.

Midground:

  • Beyond the fences, there's an open expanse that suggests a body of water or a flat, open area.
  • In the distance, a structure that may be a bridge is visible.

Background:

  • The horizon line features a dark sky.
  • Some faint outlines of buildings and trees.
  • A bright spot of light in the sky near the center.

Details & Inscriptions:

  • Text at the bottom of the image: "E. Boston, N.E. from Porter St. Bridge"
  • The date "July 12, 10"
  • Number: "3768 B"

Interpretation: The photograph appears to be a historical one, documenting a view in East Boston from the Porter Street Bridge, possibly taken around the early 20th century. The use of a negative format gives it a unique visual quality.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black and white photograph taken from an elevated viewpoint, likely from the Porter Street Bridge, looking towards the northeast of Boston. The photograph appears to be dated July 1910, as indicated by the text at the bottom of the image.

The scene depicts a large expanse of land with a few notable features:

  1. Railway Tracks and Lines: There are multiple railway tracks running through the center of the image, indicating that this area was used for rail transportation. The tracks appear to be well-maintained and are a significant feature of the landscape.

  2. Buildings and Structures: Along the sides of the railway tracks, there are several buildings and structures. These buildings appear to be industrial or commercial in nature, possibly warehouses or factories.

  3. Open Land: The majority of the image shows open land, which is relatively flat and undeveloped. This suggests that the area was not densely populated or built up at the time the photograph was taken.

  4. Horizon and Skyline: In the distance, there are more buildings and structures visible, indicating the presence of a more developed area or cityscape. The skyline is faint but discernible.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of Boston's industrial landscape in the early 20th century, highlighting the importance of rail transportation and the developing urban environment.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken at night. It depicts a large, open area that appears to be a construction site or an excavation site. The ground is uneven and covered with dirt, and there are some small piles of earth and debris scattered around. In the background, there is a wall or fence, and beyond that, a body of water is visible, possibly a river or canal.

There is a bird flying in the sky, and a small, bright spot of light can be seen in the distance, possibly from a light source. The photograph is labeled with the text "E. Boston, N.E. from Porter St. Bridge" at the bottom left, indicating the location. The date "July 18, '10" is also written at the bottom, suggesting the date the photo was taken. The image has a tag number "3768 B" in the bottom right corner. The overall scene gives a sense of an industrial or urban setting undergoing some form of development or maintenance.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a nighttime scene of a road or bridge. The image appears to be taken from a high vantage point, possibly a bridge, as indicated by the text at the bottom left corner which reads "E. Boston, N.E. from Porter St. Bridge." The road stretches into the distance, flanked by low walls or barriers on both sides. In the background, there is a faint glow that could be from artificial lighting or a distant fire. The photograph is dated "July 18, 10" and has a number "3768B" in the bottom right corner. The overall atmosphere is dark and somewhat eerie, with the road appearing empty and the surroundings shrouded in darkness.

Text analysis

Amazon

St.
Porter
July
July 18.10
18.10
3768B
Bridge
E.Boston : N.E.from Porter St. Bridge
E.Boston : N.E.from

Google

E.Boston.N.E.from Porter St. Bridge 3768 B
E.Boston.N.E.from
Porter
St.
Bridge
3768
B