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Human Generated Data

Title

Old B. & M. R.R. Station Looking Southerly

Date

June 23, 1897

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, 5.2002.500

Human Generated Data

Title

Old B. & M. R.R. Station Looking Southerly

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

June 23, 1897

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, 5.2002.500

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Building 89.8
Architecture 84.1
Vehicle 83.3
Transportation 83.3
Train Station 79.4
Terminal 79.4
Corridor 69.3
Tunnel 66.3
Brick 66
Crypt 56.8
Pillow 56.7
Cushion 56.7
Subway 55.9
Pillar 55.7
Column 55.7
Bunker 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

bullet train 57.3
train 51.7
passenger train 45.8
building 43.5
urban 34.1
architecture 34
station 31.8
prison 31.2
structure 30.6
city 29.1
modern 28.8
public transport 27.1
correctional institution 25.1
construction 24.8
steel 24.8
glass 23.4
transportation 23.3
greenhouse 23
interior 20.4
industrial 19.1
business 18.9
penal institution 18.8
travel 18.3
transport 18.3
tunnel 17.9
metal 17.7
window 17.4
metro 16.8
inside 16.6
cell 16
rail 15.7
conveyance 15.5
subway 14.8
office 14.6
industry 14.5
futuristic 14.4
bridge 14.2
center 14.2
perspective 14.1
light 14.1
hall 14
corridor 13.8
concrete 13.4
empty 12.9
institution 12.5
reflection 12.2
passage 12.1
floor 12.1
airport 12
technology 11.9
underground 11.8
railway 11.8
track 11.7
motion 11.1
terminal 11
railway station 10.9
road 10.8
tube 10.6
built 10.6
roof 10.5
plant 10.5
wall 10.4
way 10.3
sky 10.2
car 9.9
entrance 9.7
factory 9.7
move 9.6
illuminated 9.5
vehicle 9.5
railroad 8.9
mall 8.8
buildings 8.5
warehouse 8.4
new 8.1
facility 8.1
design 7.9
walkway 7.9
life 7.8
people 7.8
scene 7.8
public 7.8
line 7.7
engineering 7.6
storage 7.6
traffic 7.6
lights 7.4
street 7.4
speed 7.3
indoor 7.3
river 7.1
indoors 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Black 89.7
Black-and-white 86.5
Style 84
Building 79.3
Symmetry 79.1
Rectangle 78.8
Parallel 77.3
Monochrome photography 76.2
Monochrome 75.4
City 75.3
Metropolis 72.8
Glass 72.7
Metal 70.3
Factory 68.7
Pattern 68.1
Ceiling 67.7
Art 66.7
Steel 65.9
Urban design 64.2
Daylighting 64.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

black and white 98
building 80.9
white 75.5
factory 51.2
railroad 25.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train

Clarifai

Building
Window

AWS Rekognition

Train 83.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

paintings art 53.2%
cars vehicles 27.2%
nature landscape 10.8%
text visuals 3.3%
streetview architecture 3.2%
beaches seaside 1.9%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a long line of people walking through a factory

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

an old black and white photo of a large room

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white, negative photographic image depicting the interior of a large industrial building. The image features rows of high arched windows along the walls, creating a sense of symmetry and vastness. The ceiling is supported by a grid of sturdy exposed beams, indicating the structural framework. Below in the factory space, various materials, tools, or machinery are scattered across the floor. The presence of barrels, structural components, and general clutter suggests this is a warehouse or manufacturing facility. The overall atmosphere is dark and shadowed, giving the image an antique, eerie quality consistent with an older photographic process.

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

The image depicts the interior of a large industrial facility, likely a warehouse or factory. The perspective is from an elevated vantage point, looking along the length of the building. The ceiling is high and supported by a series of trusses. Both sides of the building are lined with what appear to be rows of windows or storage compartments. The floor is filled with equipment, machinery, or various large objects, though the details are hard to discern due to the image quality. The lighting suggests the image might be a negative or an inverted black-and-white photograph, as there is a stark contrast, and bright areas appear dark while dark areas appear bright. There's also text at the bottom, including the phrase "OLD B+M RR" and a date or serial number "23097." This indicates the location is possibly related to the Boston & Maine Railroad, and the image might have been taken for documentation or historical purposes.

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 the interior of a large industrial or warehouse-like structure. The image shows a long, expansive space with rows of shelving or storage units lining the walls on both sides. The ceiling is constructed with a complex system of beams and supports, creating a visually striking and geometric pattern. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of scale, functionality, and utilitarian purpose, though the specific nature of the building or facility is not immediately clear.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph showing what appears to be the interior of a large industrial or warehouse building. The image shows a long, symmetrical space with high ceilings supported by exposed wooden roof trusses. Along both sides of the space are rows of uniform arched openings or alcoves. The floor appears to have various materials or equipment stored along the sides. The perspective of the photo creates a strong vanishing point down the center of the space, drawing the eye to the far end of the building. The architecture suggests this might be from the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighting and contrast in the photograph creates a dramatic effect, with the ceiling structure clearly visible against the lighter background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an abandoned warehouse or factory, characterized by its long and narrow structure with a high ceiling. The walls are adorned with numerous windows and doors, while the floor is cluttered with various objects, including what appears to be machinery or equipment.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the building has been vacant for some time, with signs of neglect and disrepair evident throughout. The presence of cobwebs and dust adds to the sense of abandonment, creating a haunting and eerie ambiance.

In the background, the walls and ceiling of the building are visible, with the latter featuring exposed beams and a rough, unfinished texture. The windows and doors are all closed, contributing to the sense of desolation and isolation.

Overall, the image presents a striking contrast between the grandeur of the building's architecture and the neglect and decay that has occurred over time. The result is a haunting and thought-provoking visual representation of abandonment and decay.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an industrial building, likely a factory or warehouse. The structure features a long, narrow corridor with a high ceiling, supported by exposed beams and rafters. The walls are adorned with windows, and the floor is cluttered with various objects, including what appears to be machinery, tools, and possibly crates or boxes.

In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is handwritten text that reads "895 OLD BAYAR 1-5-1917." In the bottom-right corner, additional handwritten text states "Jun 23 97." These annotations suggest that the photograph was taken in 1917 and possibly re-dated or re-labeled in June 1897. However, without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact purpose or significance of these dates.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the industrial architecture and activities of the past, offering insight into the working conditions and environments of the time.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows the interior of an old factory building. The factory has a long, narrow layout with rows of windows on either side. The ceiling is supported by wooden beams, and there are several machines and equipment visible in the image. The factory appears to be abandoned, with some of the machines and equipment in a state of disrepair. The image has a black-and-white filter, giving it an old-fashioned look.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large, industrial-looking building. It is a long, rectangular structure with a high ceiling. The ceiling is made of metal beams and has a grid-like pattern. The walls are made of concrete and have a series of windows. There are several rows of what appear to be machinery or equipment on the floor. The building seems to be an old factory or manufacturing plant.

Google Gemini

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a historical, high-angle perspective of an interior space, likely a warehouse or a large hall. It's a black and white photograph, with a vintage feel. The long, narrow perspective is quite striking, creating a sense of depth.

Key Elements:

  • Architecture: The space appears to have a symmetrical design. On either side are rows of evenly spaced windows or architectural features. The ceiling has exposed rafters and beams, suggesting a utilitarian construction.
  • Foreground: The floor or central area is filled with various items. It looks like there could be barrels, stacks of objects, and possibly some materials.
  • Light and Shadow: The light source is unclear, but there is a strong contrast of light and shadow, accentuating the depth of the space.
  • Labeling: There are inscriptions near the bottom.
  • Perspective: The photograph utilizes a linear perspective, where all parallel lines seem to converge at a single point in the distance.

Overall Interpretation:

This image captures a historical interior, possibly an old warehouse or a building. The architectural elements, the items in the foreground, and the lighting create a sense of history.

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

The image shows the interior of an old building, possibly a railway station, with a long, narrow perspective. The building's architecture is characterized by repeating arches and windows along both sides, leading to a distant focal point. The ceiling is supported by a series of beams that stretch across the width of the structure.

The foreground and center of the image are cluttered with various objects, including what appear to be stacks of cans or barrels, and construction materials, suggesting the building may be under renovation or in a state of disuse.

The photograph is in black and white, and the high contrast gives it a somewhat stark and historical feel. The details on the floor are obscured in the center, creating a darker, undefined space that contrasts with the more distinct architectural features.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of an industrial or manufacturing facility, likely taken in the early to mid-20th century. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Structure and Layout:

    • The facility is large and spacious with a high ceiling supported by numerous beams and trusses.
    • The roof appears to be made of corrugated metal or similar material, allowing light to filter through in sections.
    • The walls are lined with large windows, providing natural light to the interior.
  2. Machinery and Equipment:

    • The floor is filled with rows of machinery and equipment, indicating a production or assembly line setup.
    • The machinery appears to be heavy-duty, possibly used for manufacturing large components or vehicles.
    • There are numerous workstations aligned along the length of the facility, suggesting a systematic and organized workflow.
  3. Work Environment:

    • The image captures a moment of activity with workers present, although they are not clearly visible due to the distance and angle of the shot.
    • The environment looks clean and well-maintained, indicative of a professional and efficient operation.
  4. Lighting and Atmosphere:

    • The lighting is a mix of natural light from the windows and possibly artificial light from overhead fixtures.
    • The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling, industrious setting typical of factories from that era.
  5. Date and Context:

    • The photograph is dated "1-23-37," which likely refers to January 23, 1937.
    • This date places the image in the context of the industrial boom period of the early 20th century, possibly during the Great Depression or the lead-up to World War II.

Overall, the image provides a historical glimpse into the industrial operations of the early to mid-20th century, showcasing the scale and organization of manufacturing facilities of that time.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

OLD
B&MRR
*B95 OLD B&MRR STATIO
*B95
2399
Sure 2399
STATIO
Sure

Google

895 STATESON X 1682
895
STATESON
X
1682